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Airlines
7×
Per week
$8,000
From (est.)
11h
Nonstop
Lagos (LOS) → New York (JFK)
Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International
DISTANCE
9 120 km
New York
John F. Kennedy International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
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JFK ·
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- USD
- Visa (Thai passport)
- Verify with destination embassy
- Audience
- High — GCC / Hajj-Umrah corridor (Thai Muslim)
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇺🇸Delta Air Lines
DL
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Lagos -> New York (LOS-JFK) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Lagos to New York connects Nigeria with the largest city in the United States, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries the large Nigerian community in the New York area visiting family, business travellers, students and connecting passengers. Block time is around eleven hours.
Airlines on this route
Delta Air Lines operates LOS-JFK, flying a full-service widebody with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Delta connects onward across the US from its New York operation.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — LOS-JFK
LOS-JFK fares move with the family calendar — the December holidays and the summer are the busiest and most expensive, and seats sell well in advance. For those dates, booking three to five months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, eight to twelve weeks usually secures a workable economy fare in USD.
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About New York
New York is the largest city in the United States and one of the world’s financial and cultural centres, home to a substantial Nigerian community. For travellers from Lagos it is most often a family-visit or business destination, and a gateway onward across the US.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Lagos to New York? Direct LOS-JFK flights are operated by Delta Air Lines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the LOS-JFK flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 11.0 hours. The LOS-JFK route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a LOS-JFK flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $800-2,200 USD band. Book 8-14 weeks ahead for UK/US diaspora corridors; school-holiday and December peaks add 30-60%.
What is the checked baggage allowance on LOS-JFK? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking. Diaspora travellers should check each carrier’s extra-baggage uplift.
Do I need a visa for United States? visa-required (most African passports). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
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