Lagos is not exactly a tourist destination and there is currently a travel advisory to Nigeria from the State Department, but if you need to go or want to explore the rest of West Africa, this is a great fare for it.

Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: satanoid, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• May 3rd – 9th. Valid for travel until May 31st or August 11th – October 25th. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase by May 15th.

Routing:

• EWR – IAH (Houston) – LOS (Lagos) – IAH – EWR

Mileage:

• 15,798 miles or 5.1 cents per mile

Booking:

• Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
• United’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background:

• Visa: US Citizens – Required prior to arrival
• Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN). $1USD = 157 NGN

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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