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

• Earliest: departs at 18:25 and lands at 04:29
• Latest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 04:34.

The flight takes about 10h 04m.

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

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos takes 10h 04m, 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.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos range from £856 to £1,302, with an average of £1,024 over the past 12 months. Anything below £856 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of £1,024. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £917 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £1,884 for direct.

Delta is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos flights. 35% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £56–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Delta is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £429, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos route, 65% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 49m.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £956 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £1,049, a difference of £92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 38m, compared to 14h 42m via Lome (LFW) and 16h 50m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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