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Flights from San Francisco to Lagos

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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Lagos

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration31 h and 25 mFlights between San Francisco and Lagos take, on average, 31 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Lagos
Destination airportMurtala Muhammed International AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Lagos
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Lagos
One-way average Price£1223The average price for a flight San Francisco - Lagos at Opodo is £1223, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Lagos when departing from San Francisco
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Last checked on Wed 04/11
Distance: 7,810 mi
San Francisco airports
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Lagos airports
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your San Francisco to Lagos flight

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

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Lagos takes roughly 21 h and 19 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Lagos route

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

  • Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Arrival airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

The weather in Lagos

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lagos, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 22ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 22ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: August
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Lagos

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Lagos:

  • 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 Lagos. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Lagos

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Lagos?
When you fly from San Francisco to Lagos the average price is £1223. 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 San Francisco to Lagos at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from San Francisco to Lagos. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lagos?
The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Lagos are December, January and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Lagos?
The best time of the year to go to Lagos when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lagos from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, March and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Lagos.
How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Lagos?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Lagos is of around 31 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,810.02 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 Lagos compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Lagos can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Lagos, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

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