Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Lagos.
Give yourself enough time to make your LOS to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LOS and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is $723. A return ticket is currently $1,257. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LOS to RDU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LOS to RDU.
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Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of all flights leaving Lagos Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LOS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you're taking a late Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Durham in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Lagos Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LOS to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-west, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometers north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.