Lagos to Los Angeles (LOS–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 17h 38m UA → AAAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 28m DLVS → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
LHR London 18h 53m BAVS → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Los Angeles flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 20m AF → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Los Angeles flights
CMN Casablanca 20h 42m ATQR → AT Casablanca (CMN) to Los Angeles flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 35m LH → 3SDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Los Angeles flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 40m KL → KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles flights
ZRH Zurich 22h 44m TK → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles flights
IST Istanbul 22h 50m TK → 6EHYNZ Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles flights
CAI Cairo 23h 25m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Los Angeles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lagos to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LOS and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LOS to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
IAD ~17h 38m ATL ~18h 28m LHR ~18h 53m CDG ~19h 20m CMN ~20h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
787
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LOS → LAX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
LAX → LOS
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos.
LOS: WAT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LOS–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lagos to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LOS
Full nameMurtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOS to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and London Heathrow.
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos.
Yes, return flights from LAX to LOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.