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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos

NBO — LOS
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in September or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Lagos (LOS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 519 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 721 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi to Lagos

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Nairobi to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to LOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Lagos. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

When flying from Nairobi to Lagos, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lagos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lagos. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lagos. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Nairobi to Lagos. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
862 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
862 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
862 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos from Nairobi?

    Located just 8,0 km from the city centre, Lagos Murtala Muhammed is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Lagos from Nairobi. Booking flights from Nairobi to Murtala Muhammed (LOS) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Nairobi from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nairobi to Lagos round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R12 505), offers the cheapest pricing from Nairobi to Lagos. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Lagos for 13% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Lagos?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nairobi to Lagos consider choosing Etihad Airways(100%), SAUDIA(73%) or Kenya Airways(73%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Lagos that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Lagos by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Nairobi to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Nairobi to Lagos

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Nairobi to Lagos. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 505AverageR14 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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