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Flights from Lagos to New Orleans

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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 6,205 mi
Lagos airports
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)How far from city centre: 12 mi
New Orleans airports

Book your Lagos to New Orleans flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lagos to New Orleans (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £966, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Lagos to New Orleans takes roughly 18 h and 33 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lagos–New Orleans route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

The weather in New Orleans

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In New Orleans, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 8ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: October
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Lagos to New Orleans

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lagos to New Orleans:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in New Orleans. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lagos to New Orleans

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Lagos to New Orleans?
When you fly from Lagos to New Orleans the average price is £1202. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Lagos to New Orleans at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Lagos to New Orleans is 966 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Lagos to New Orleans?
The most popular months to book a flight from Lagos to New Orleans are September, October and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Lagos to New Orleans?
The best time of the year to go to New Orleans when flying from Lagos depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to New Orleans from Lagos in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lagos - New Orleans.
How long does the flight take to go from Lagos to New Orleans?
The total flight time between Lagos and New Orleans is of around 25 h and 13 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,205.01 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in New Orleans compared to Lagos?
While in Lagos temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, New Orleans can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in New Orleans, compared to the 25º ºC average in Lagos.

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