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Flights from Lagos to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Lagos to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Atlanta, about 18h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 14m
LOSSFOJFK

Lagos to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey18h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Lagos to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LOS New York (JFK) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 14m
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LOS Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 33m
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LOS London (LHR) SFO
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~19h 31m
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LOS Amsterdam (AMS) SFO
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 51m
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LOS Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 00m
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LOS Washington (IAD) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,558 km7,799 miles
Journey time
18h 14mestimate
Time difference
-9hSan Francisco vs Lagos
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
LOS → SFO

Flights from Lagos to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Atlanta and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lagos to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,558 km.
Where do you change planes between Lagos and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and San Francisco?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Lagos and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos.

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