How long is the flight from Nigeria to United States?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Nigeria you fly out of and what airport in United States you fly into. For example, flying from Lagos to Los Angeles takes 19h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Abuja to Los Angeles takes 20h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nigeria to United States?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Royal Air Maroc are the most popular carriers operating from Nigeria to United States

What airlines fly to United States?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United States from Nigeria according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to United States. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to United States on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Nigeria to United States on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from Nigeria to United States as of April 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nigeria to United States?

Prices for flights from Nigeria to United States refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nigeria to United States?

As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Nigeria to United States.

How old do you have to be to fly from Nigeria to United States?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nigeria to United States.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United States?

The required travel and health documents for your United States trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at United States. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nigeria to the United States

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nigeria to the United States.

6:55 am - 7:05 pmABV-IAD

17h 10m1 stop

9:05 pm - 5:55 amIAD-ABV

27h 50m1 stop

$922Royal Air Maroc

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Sun, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 16

6:50 am - 6:45 pmLOS-JFK

16h 55m1 stop

8:00 pm - 4:10 amJFK-LOS

26h 10m1 stop

$929Royal Air Maroc

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Mon, Apr 14 - Wed, Nov 26

9:00 pm - 11:45 amLOS-IAD

19h 45m1 stop

1:30 pm - 7:15 pmIAD-LOS

24h 45m1 stop

$983Turkish Airlines

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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14

9:00 pm - 7:05 pmLOS-IAH

28h 05m1 stop

9:00 pm - 7:15 pmIAH-LOS

40h 15m1 stop

$1,017Turkish Airlines

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Sat, Apr 19 - Fri, May 9

10:50 pm - 8:10 pmLOS-IAD

26h 20m1 stop

6:15 pm - 5:45 pmIAD-LOS

17h 30m1 stop

$1,042British Airways

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Sat, May 17 - Mon, Nov 17

11:50 pm - 4:20 pmLOS-IAD

21h 30m1 stop

9:20 pm - 9:30 pmIAD-LOS

19h 10m1 stop

$1,068Air France

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Tue, Apr 15 - Tue, May 6

11:50 pm - 3:00 pmLOS-EWR

20h 10m1 stop

3:15 pm - 9:30 pmEWR-LOS

25h 15m2 stops

$1,073Air France

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Sat, May 17 - Tue, Jun 10

7:55 am - 8:05 pmABV-IAD

17h 10m1 stop

10:40 pm - 4:40 amIAD-ABV

25h 00m1 stop

$1,108British Airways

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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18

11:55 pm - 6:05 amLOS-IAD

11h 10mnonstop

10:05 pm - 5:45 pmIAD-LOS

37h 40m1 stop

$1,254United Airlines

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Mon, May 26 - Fri, Nov 7

11:55 pm - 9:54 amLOS-EWR

14h 59m1 stop

9:50 pm - 2:25 pmEWR-LOS

35h 35m2 stops

$1,307United Airlines

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Emirates flights from Nigeria to United States

Our best Emirates deals on Nigeria to United States flight tickets

Emirates

Jun 25

LOS5:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

30h 15m

2 stops

JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jul 25

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

LOS3:35 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

$1,217

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Emirates

Sep 5

LOS5:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK2:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 10

JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 50m

2 stops

LOS4:10 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

$1,228

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Emirates

Apr 8

LOS5:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

May 6

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

LOS3:50 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

$1,242

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Royal Air Maroc flights from Nigeria to United States

Our best Royal Air Maroc deals on Nigeria to United States flight tickets

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 9

ABV6:55 amAbuja

17h 10m

1 stop

IAD7:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 16

IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

ABV5:55 amAbuja

$907

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Royal Air Maroc

Apr 13

ABV6:55 amAbuja

17h 10m

1 stop

IAD7:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 16

IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

ABV5:55 amAbuja

$922

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Royal Air Maroc

Apr 14

LOS6:50 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 55m

1 stop

JFK6:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 26

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

LOS4:10 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

$929

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nigeria to United States

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United States?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Nigeria to United States. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,063. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to United States from Nigeria during November instead. Flights to United States in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,066.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to United States?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to United States from Nigeria. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $1,078. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $1,302. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to United States.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to United States?

The cheapest time of day to fly to United States is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,076. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,306. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to United States?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United States from Nigeria when booking 25 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United States for around $1,174 when searching 25 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United States from Nigeria for as low as $1,058 on momondo.

Cheap Nigeria to United States flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$565
Fastest flight time	11h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
Airports in United States	4 airports

The best one-way flight to United States from Nigeria in the past 72 hours is $565. The best round-trip flight deal from Nigeria to United States found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $922.

The fastest flight from Nigeria to United States takes 11h 10m

Direct flights go from Nigeria to United States on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Lufthansa.

There are 4 airports near United States: Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Newark (EWR), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nigeria to United States?
Prices for flights from Nigeria to United States refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nigeria to United States?
As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Nigeria to United States.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nigeria to United States?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nigeria to United States.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United States?
The required travel and health documents for your United States trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at United States. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Nigeria to United States?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Nigeria and United States, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, making up 97.10% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 1.45% and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 1.45%.

Best airlines flying from Nigeria to United States

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Egyptair	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 350 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Royal Air Maroc	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.0 454 reviews	Search Royal Air Maroc flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,750 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $948	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 263 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,012	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,542 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,036	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 6,718 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,036	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 764 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,060	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,619 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,427 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,079	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 6,964 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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