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 Los Angeles and flying into Cotonou (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 44h 42m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 29h 20m. 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

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,005

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Oct 19

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,097

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Oct 18

COO

29h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,099

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 1

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Oct 19

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,109

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 29

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Oct 20

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,110

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 8

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Oct 12

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,111

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 8

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Oct 12

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,112

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Oct 17

COO

13h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,147

Delta

Sep 29

EWR

23h 50m

1 stop

COO

Oct 19

COO

19h 25m

1 stop

EWR

$1,152

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

16h 55m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,152

KLM

Oct 25

EWR

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,153

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

JFK

16h 55m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,153

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9:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m

1 stop

4:15 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 40m

1 stop

$1,005Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$1,097Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

5:00 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 50m

1 stop

12:20 am - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 25m

1 stop

$1,152Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 19

11:30 pm - 9:25 pm

JFK

COO

16h 55m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 5:05 pm

COO

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,152Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

6:05 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

22h 20m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,153KLM

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

2:30 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

25h 55m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 10:58 pm

COO

EWR

29h 03m

2 stops

$1,167Air France

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,248Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,249Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

11:55 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

16h 55m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 50m

1 stop

$1,265KLM

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Apr 21

5:26 pm - 9:50 pm

IND

COO

23h 24m

2 stops

12:20 am - 4:12 pm

COO

IND

20h 52m

2 stops

$1,690Air France

Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Sep 13

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

9:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,005

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Mon 10/19

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$1,097

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Tue 9/29

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Cotonou

Mon 10/19

12:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,152

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

11:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,152

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 10/25

6:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,153

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 10/25

2:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,167

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 9/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,248

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 9/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,249

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Wed 8/12

11:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 4/21

11:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,265

IndianapolisCotonou

IND - COO

INDCOO

Indianapolis

Wed 8/5

5:26 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Cotonou

Sun 9/13

12:20 am-4:12 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$1,690

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Ethiopian Air, Air France and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Benin from United States according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 33% 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	$625
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,005
Fastest flight time	22h 52m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $625 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,005 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 22h 52m (Dallas/Fort Worth to Cotonou).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 8% 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 $240, $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 33% of those flying into Benin choose to fly with Ethiopian Air. If you’re unable to find tickets with Ethiopian Air, then Delta and Air France 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?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of May 2026, 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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