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 28h 45m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 29h 05m. 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

Sep 6

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Sep 22

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$975

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 6

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Sep 22

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$983

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 6

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Sep 22

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$984

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$996

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$997

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$998

Ethiopian Air

Aug 26

JFK

33h 15m

2 stops

COO

Sep 8

COO

35h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,075

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 26

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,076

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,090

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,091

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

33h 00m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,093

Multiple Airlines

Jan 24

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,103

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10:50 am - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

35h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

4:15 am - 6:45 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$975Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

10:50 am - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

35h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

4:15 am - 6:45 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$983Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

10:00 pm - 12:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

33h 15m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

1:30 pm - 8:00 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,075Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

9:45 pm - 12:15 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

33h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:30 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,116Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

5:05 pm - 9:25 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-COO Cotonou

23h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:55 pm - 3:58 pmCOO Cotonou-LGA New York LaGuardia

21h 03m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,163Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

4:15 pm - 9:25 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-COO Cotonou

23h 10m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:55 pm - 8:35 pmCOO Cotonou-LGA New York LaGuardia

26h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,168Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Feb 28

9:20 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

18h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:55 pm - 5:54 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 59m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,248Air France

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

9:20 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

18h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:55 pm - 5:54 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 59m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,249Air France

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

28h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:40 am - 7:25 pmCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Istanbul

$1,356Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

8:15 pm - 11:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-COO Cotonou

20h 25m1 stop Istanbul

12:40 am - 6:20 pmCOO Cotonou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Istanbul

$1,402Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Feb 3

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10:55 am - 12:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:30 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,273Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

1:00 am - 9:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

15h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:20 am - 3:50 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,305Air France

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10

9:20 pm - 12:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

33h 55m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:30 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,366Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

12:23 pm - 9:50 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COO Cotonou

28h 27m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:20 am - 4:34 pmCOO Cotonou-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

21h 14m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,378Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

9:45 pm - 2:25 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

11h 40m1 stop Lome

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

12h 40m1 stop Lome

$1,471Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

1:00 am - 9:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

15h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:20 am - 2:35 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,526Air France

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10

9:45 pm - 2:25 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

11h 40m1 stop Lome

1:30 pm - 2:04 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

29h 34m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,930Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

6:00 am - 12:15 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

25h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

12h 40m1 stop Lome

$2,110Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

9:20 pm - 12:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

33h 55m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 50m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$2,373Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

6:00 am - 12:15 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

25h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

1:30 pm - 2:04 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

29h 34m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,602Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Tue 9/22

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$975

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Tue 9/22

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$983

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

10:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 9/8

1:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,075

NewarkCotonou

EWR Newark - COO Cotonou

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 9/6

9:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Cotonou

Tue 9/22

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,116

New YorkCotonou

LGA New York LaGuardia - COO Cotonou

LGACOO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/1

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 9/30

11:55 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$1,163

New YorkCotonou

LGA New York LaGuardia - COO Cotonou

LGACOO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/10

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cotonou

Sun 2/28

11:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,168

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

9:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,248

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

9:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,249

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - COO Cotonou

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

1:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cotonou

Sun 12/13

12:40 am-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,356

ChicagoCotonou

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - COO Cotonou

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

8:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cotonou

Wed 2/3

12:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,402

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Air France, Ethiopian Air and Delta 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	$552
Best Round-Trip Price	$975
Fastest flight time	11h 40m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $552 (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 5 days is $975 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 11h 40m (Newark to Cotonou).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 9% 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 Ethiopian Air, Air Senegal, and Camair-Co, with prices starting at $206, $300, and $316 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 29% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Benin?

Prices for flights to Benin were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of August 2026, there are 11 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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