Direct Flights from New York to Lagos
Nonstop service from JFK to LOS. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
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Distance
5,247 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Lagos
Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Top things to do in Lagos
- The Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos.
- The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral on Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Holy Cross Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lagos, Nigeria, and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lagos.
- Badagry Heritage Museum is a museum in Badagry, Nigeria that is housed in the District Officer's Office built in 1863 by the British colonial government. The museum is managed by the Nigerian Cultural Commission.
- Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria which was formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison.
- Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is a 78-hectare (190-acre) Natural Resource Conservation reserve in Lekki, Lagos State Nigeria. It is part of the PARCC West Africa project.
- Tinubu Square, formerly Independence Square, is an open space landmark located in Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria named after the Yoruba slave trader, merchant, and aristocrat Madam Efunroye Tinubu.
- Ilojo Bar, also called Olaiya House or Casa da Fernandez, was a Brazilian-styled historic building located near Tinubu Square in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
- The Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) is a 14.5-hectare (35.8-acre) ceremonial ground in Lagos Island, Lagos.
- The National Theatre, Nigeria now known as The Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts, Nigeria is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria.
- Iga Idunganran is the Official Residence of the Oba of Lagos, situated on Lagos Island, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos (NGMA) is a major art gallery in Lagos, the largest city of Nigeria.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Lagos
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Lagos is November–February, the driest stretch of the year, when daytime highs average 88–92°F.
- How long to stay
- Lagos rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Nigerian National Museum, Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, and Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Lagos?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Lagos (LOS).
- How far is Lagos from New York?
- Lagos is about 5,247 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Lagos?
- Popular things to do include Nigerian National Museum, Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, Badagry Heritage Museum, and more.
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