Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is eight hours behind Lagos and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your LOS to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LOS and SFO include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
665 € is currently the best price for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at 999 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LOS to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LOS to SFO.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights taking off from Murtala Muhammed International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LOS? If you're catching an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LOS to SFO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
