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Flights Lagos to Douala (LOS-DLA): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Lagos (LOS) to Douala (DLA): W3, ET operate ~5/week, ~1.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇳🇬 LOS 🇨🇲 DLA
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

5×

Per week

$2,000

From (est.)

1.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Lagos (LOS) to Douala (DLA), great-circle distance 764 kmLOSLagosDLADouala764 km · ~1h 24m
Lagos(LOS) → Douala(DLA) · 764 km great-circle distance · approx 1h 24m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Lagos -> Douala (LOS-DLA) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight LOS -> DLA is operated by Arik Air, Ethiopian Airlines (~5 flights per week, ~1.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Arik Air (W3)23 kgnone
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — LOS-DLA

Typical economy fares on LOS-DLA sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Douala

Douala, Cameroon — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Lagos to Douala? Direct LOS-DLA flights are operated by Arik Air, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LOS-DLA flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.5 hours. The LOS-DLA route runs roughly 5 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LOS-DLA flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on LOS-DLA? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Douala? Douala uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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