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$560+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lagos (LOS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LOS
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Mon 2/10
Mon 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in February or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,056
(Delta)

One-way from

$560
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,182
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lagos
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lagos. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:50 pmSFO - LOS
1 stop40h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/2010:20 pmLOS - SFO
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,052
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:40 amSFO - LOS
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Fri 3/289:45 amLOS - SFO
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/4$1,056
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/232:30 pmSFO - LOS
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/3011:55 pmLOS - SFO
1 stop41h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,072
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:24 amSFO - LOS
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
Mon 11/1711:10 pmLOS - SFO
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,107
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/512:00 pmSFO - LOS
3 stops44h 45mSWISS
Wed 3/1211:55 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops49h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/3$1,150
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/74:05 pmSFO - LOS
2 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1612:25 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops45h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/710:48 amSFO - LOS
2 stops36h 37mQatar Airways
Wed 4/163:05 pmLOS - SFO
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/184:10 pmSFO - LOS
2 stops36h 30mRwandAir
Fri 5/23:00 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/3$1,404
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/154:00 pmSFO - LOS
2 stops45h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 4/2410:45 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops48h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,467
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/172:28 pmSFO - LOS
2 stops23h 02mAir France
Thu 4/2411:55 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops23h 51mAir France
Deal found 2/4$1,639
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:40 pmSFO - LOS
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Tue 4/2211:10 pmLOS - SFO
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/4$1,705
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:30 amSFO - LOS
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Sun 7/2011:10 pmLOS - SFO
2 stops45h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/3$1,749

Find flights from San Francisco to Lagos within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lagos that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 5, 2025.

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San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 3/28

9:45 am-11:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,056

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/16

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,070

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

2:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 3/30

11:55 pm-9:36 am

1 stop41h 41m

$1,072

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:00 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops44h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/12

11:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops49h 30m

$1,150

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

4:05 pm-11:30 am

2 stops59h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/16

12:25 pm-1:34 am

2 stops45h 09m

$1,227

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:48 am-7:25 am

2 stops36h 37m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/16

3:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,262

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

4:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 5/2

3:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,404

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 4/24

10:45 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops48h 56m

$1,467

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:26 am-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/5

10:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,494

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

2:28 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 02m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 4/24

11:55 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$1,639

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Lagos in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lagos flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lagos flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lagos flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lagos flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Lagos flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lagos

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lagos from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Lagos

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Lagos including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lagos. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Lagos is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lagos (average of $1,216). Flying from San Francisco to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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 SFO to LOS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 5, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Lagos, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lagos. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lagos flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Lagos by month

Plan your trip to Lagos by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lagos ranges from 0.5 - 12.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lagos when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Lagos by month

Plan your trip to Lagos by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lagos, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 February 5, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Lagos, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,406 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,704 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,885 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lagos. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Lagos round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Lagos round-trip from $1,056. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,072, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,079. Delta is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lagos one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $560. Users have also found prices from $636 and $710 on Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Lagos?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lagos?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lagos (average of $1,216). Flying from San Francisco to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lagos

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,245Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,276Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,318Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$1,338Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
RwandAirCheapest$1,349Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,381Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,819Average$2,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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