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Flights from San Francisco to Lagos
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lagos. 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
San Francisco to Lagos at a glance
Fastest journey18h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Lagos
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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SFO New York (JFK) LOS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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SFO Atlanta (ATL) LOS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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SFO London (LHR) LOS
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
- +9hLagos vs San Francisco
- Currency in Lagos
- NGN
- Airports
- SFO → LOS
Flights from San Francisco to Lagos: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Lagos?
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 San Francisco to Lagos?
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 San Francisco and Lagos?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Lagos?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lagos?
Lagos is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
