How long is the flight from United States to Benin?

Flight times from United States to Benin vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Cotonou (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 45m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 29h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Flights to Cotonou

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Royal Air Maroc

Jan 27

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

Feb 16

COO

19h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$857

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Royal Air Maroc

Jan 15

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$886

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Royal Air Maroc

Feb 3

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

Feb 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$888

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Royal Air Maroc

Mar 31

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

May 4

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$893

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KLM

Jan 15

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 17

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$922

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

23h 51m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

21h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$926

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Delta

Jan 15

JFK

27h 55m

2 stops

COO

Feb 17

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$927

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Delta

Mar 29

JFK

15h 00m

1 stop

COO

Apr 8

COO

25h 47m

2 stops

JFK

$929

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Delta

Jan 15

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Feb 17

COO

23h 58m

2 stops

EWR

$932

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Delta

Jan 15

JFK

24h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 17

COO

26h 08m

2 stops

JFK

$932

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Delta

Mar 31

JFK

31h 00m

2 stops

COO

May 4

COO

26h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$933

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 3

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 18

COO

27h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$935

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8:00 pm - 5:25 am

JFK

COO

27h 25m2 stops

4:45 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 10m2 stops

$857Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 16

8:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m1 stop

6:25 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m1 stop

$886Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Feb 19

4:59 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

23h 51m2 stops

1:20 am - 6:10 pm

COO

JFK

21h 50m1 stop

$926Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

12:55 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

27h 55m2 stops

1:20 am - 7:05 pm

COO

JFK

23h 45m1 stop

$927Delta

Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Feb 17

12:25 am - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

40h 00m1 stop

1:15 am - 10:30 pm

COO

EWR

26h 15m1 stop

$1,066Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

12:25 am - 12:15 am

EWR

COO

18h 50m1 stop

1:15 am - 10:30 pm

COO

EWR

26h 15m1 stop

$1,075Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, May 3

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,209Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

10:55 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 20m1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m2 stops

$1,345Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28

4:40 pm - 10:50 pm

MSP

COO

23h 10m1 stop

1:20 am - 2:00 pm

COO

MSP

18h 40m1 stop

$1,474Air France

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Mar 8

11:07 am - 10:50 pm

DEN

COO

27h 43m2 stops

1:20 am - 5:28 pm

COO

DEN

24h 08m2 stops

$1,488Air France

Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 30

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 pm-5:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

Cotonou

Mon 2/16

4:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$857

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

8:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$886

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

4:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Cotonou

Tue 3/10

1:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$926

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

12:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cotonou

Tue 2/17

1:20 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$927

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Tue 4/21

12:25 am-9:25 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Cotonou

Tue 4/28

1:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,066

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Mon 3/30

12:25 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cotonou

Sun 5/3

1:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,075

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/25

10:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,209

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cotonou

Tue 4/28

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,345

MinneapolisCotonou

MSP - COO

MSPCOO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/7

4:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cotonou

Sun 3/8

1:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$1,474

DenverCotonou

DEN - COO

DENCOO

Denver Intl

Sat 1/10

11:07 am-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Cotonou

Fri 1/30

1:20 am-5:28 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,488

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Air France, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Benin from United States according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Benin. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Benin on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Benin flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$464
Best Round-Trip Price	$857
Fastest flight time	24h 05m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $464 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $857 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 24h 05m (Newark to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Benin

What is the cheapest flight to Benin?

If you are looking to fly to Benin for less, look to airlines like Air Senegal, Camair-Co, and Air Côte d’Ivoire, with prices starting at $300, $369, and $493 respectively.

What airlines fly to Benin?

There are a total of 5 airlines that operate flight routes to Benin, with Ethiopian Air being the most popular option. An estimated 34% of those flying into Benin choose to fly with Ethiopian Air. If you’re unable to find tickets with Ethiopian Air, then Air France and Delta are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Benin to fly to?

According to our data, 100% of momondo users who traveled to Benin in the last year flew into Cotonou (located in Cotonou), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Benin, but the majority of our users take flights to Cotonou in order to visit Cotonou and it’s surrounding areas.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Benin?

The best day to take a flight to Benin is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Benin. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Thursday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Benin.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Benin?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of December 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights to Benin.

How old do you have to be to fly to Benin?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Benin.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Benin?

The required travel and health documents for your Benin trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Benin. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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