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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos:

• Earliest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 04:40
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 05:40.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos.

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos takes 10h 20m, covering 5,434 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos range from £837 to £1,258, with an average of £1,029 over the past 12 months. Anything below £837 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £1,029 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £804 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £1,175 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £67–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles 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%.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £530, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 26m.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos most commonly connect through:

• Lome (LFW) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £967 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,112, a difference of £145.

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 United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Lagos.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 02m, compared to 16h 09m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 16h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (West Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Lagos flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Austrian Airlines: 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.