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Delta Air Lines flights: booking, ticket prices and baggage

Delta Air Lines flies daily, all year, between Lagos and Atlanta, and is the only airline flying nonstop between Nigeria and the United States. Pay the full fare, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.

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Other airlines on Delta Air Lines's usual routes

SkyKoda found no Delta Air Lines fares in its latest checks. These airlines had seats on the same routes:

RouteFromAirlines with fares
Lagos to Atlanta₦1,005,655
Qatar Airways		Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air MarocSee fares
Atlanta to Lagos₦1,180,639
Turkish Airlines		Turkish Airlines and Qatar AirwaysSee fares
Lagos to New York₦861,631
Qatar Airways		Qatar AirwaysSee fares
Lagos to Houston₦1,142,222
Qatar Airways		Qatar AirwaysSee fares

Who is Delta Air Lines?

Delta is based in Atlanta and is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, with a transatlantic joint venture with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

It flies Lagos to Atlanta daily all year. For the 2024/25 and 2025/26 holiday seasons it also flew Lagos to New York JFK, and reports in 2026 say a daily New York flight is scheduled from 1 December 2026; Delta had not announced dates on its own site when we checked.

IATA code
DL
Hub
Atlanta (ATL)
Alliance
SkyTeam
From Nigeria
Lagos (Atlanta daily; New York seasonal)
Frequent flyer
SkyMiles

Where does Delta Air Lines fly from Nigeria?

Delta flies Lagos to Atlanta nonstop daily, with connections across the US. It has flown Lagos to New York JFK in the December holiday season.

Delta Air Lines routes with a SkyKoda fare page:

Delta Air Lines baggage allowance

  • Delta's free checked allowance for Nigeria depends on your fare (Basic Economy and Main Cabin differ); the allowance for your ticket is shown before you pay.
  • Delta limits checked bags on Lagos flights to 4 pieces, each up to 70 lb (32 kg).

Allowances depend on the fare you buy. The allowance for your fare is shown before you pay and on your e-ticket.

Delta Air Lines check-in

  • At Lagos, Delta check-in closes 90 minutes before departure (60 minutes at most other international airports).
  • Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.

Delta Air Lines cabin classes

Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort and Main.

How to book Delta Air Lines on SkyKoda

  1. Search your route and date. Delta Air Lines fares appear in SkyKoda's search when Delta Air Lines sells seats through the booking systems we use; until then you can compare and book the other airlines on the same route.
  2. Choose a fare. Before you pay you see the full price in naira, the baggage allowance and whether the ticket is refundable.
  3. Enter the passenger names exactly as they appear on the passport or ID you will travel with.
  4. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Verve) or bank transfer, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.
  5. Your e-ticket comes by e-mail and WhatsApp once the booking is paid in full.

How to check your Delta Air Lines ticket

Your e-ticket shows a six-character booking reference (PNR) and a 13-digit ticket number. Enter the booking reference and your surname in "Manage booking" on Delta Air Lines's own website (www.delta.com). If Delta Air Lines shows your name and flight, the ticket is confirmed. More on how to check SkyKoda and your ticket.

Questions about Delta Air Lines

Can I book Delta Air Lines on SkyKoda?

SkyKoda found no Delta Air Lines fares in its latest checks. When Delta Air Lines sells seats through the booking systems SkyKoda uses, its fares show up in the search. Search your date to see every airline you can book.

Is there a direct flight from Lagos to the USA?

Yes. Delta flies nonstop from Lagos to Atlanta every day, and is the only airline flying nonstop between Nigeria and the United States.

When does Delta check-in close in Lagos?

90 minutes before departure, earlier than at most other airports.

Can I pay small small for a Delta Air Lines flight?

Yes. With FlexPay you pay a deposit from 25% and the rest within 1 to 30 days; a fee of 6% of the airline base fare applies. Your Delta Air Lines ticket is issued once you've paid in full, and the fare is not held until then.

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Sources

Airline facts checked on 27 October 2026 on the pages below. Airlines change routes, baggage and check-in rules; the rules for your ticket are the ones shown when you book. Prices on this page come from SkyKoda's own searches.

  1. Delta: international check-in times (Lagos 90 minutes)
  2. Delta newsroom: Nigeria flights
  3. BusinessDay: Delta seasonal Lagos–New York
  4. Rio Times, Oct 2026: New York–Lagos December 2026
  5. Delta: baggage embargoes (Lagos)

Other airlines

All airlines in Nigeria in 2026: every domestic airline, where it flies and whether it is flying.