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Only Delta operates flights between Lagos and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £858 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with £1,062 for direct.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £857 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £954, a difference of £97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 and lands at 01:00
• Latest: departs at 12:40 and lands at 01:00.

The flight takes about 12h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £899. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 12h 20m, covering 5,243 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £619, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 23m, compared to 16h 26m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 17h 04m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Lagos (Eastern Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Lagos to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £807 to £1,048, with an average of £899 over the past 12 months. Anything below £807 counts as a good deal.