Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Lagos.
To ensure you get on your LOS to EWR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LOS and EWR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is R 12,239. A return fare is currently R 16,074. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LOS to EWR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LOS to EWR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of all flights leaving Lagos Airport, 66% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Lagos to Lagos Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LOS? If you're catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and see more of New York and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from New York Newark Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport. December is the busiest month to visit New York. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Lagos Airport to New York Newark Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LOS to EWR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
