Travelling from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to LOS.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Los Angeles to LOS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Split up your flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Van Nuys Airport and LOS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Los Angeles to LOS? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Lagos. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, C$858 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,332. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Los Angeles to LOS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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Customize your journey with filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Lagos, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before you book a flight from Los Angeles to LOS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Lagos, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Lagos
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Lagos right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos, Freedom Park Lagos and Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Lagos itinerary.
Complete your Lagos trip with a car rental
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