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 38h 40m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 24h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Royal Air Maroc

Feb 28

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

Mar 9

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$886

Multiple Airlines

Mar 16

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Jun 4

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$919

Multiple Airlines

Mar 2

JFK

24h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 10

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$919

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 6

COO

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$920

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

33h 50m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

18h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$923

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

23h 51m

2 stops

COO

Mar 6

COO

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$924

Delta

Mar 16

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Jun 4

COO

21h 22m

2 stops

EWR

$929

Delta

Apr 17

LGA

42h 05m

2 stops

COO

Sep 2

COO

26h 57m

2 stops

LGA

$932

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

23h 51m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

28h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$933

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

26h 51m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

28h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$934

Multiple Airlines

Mar 22

EWR

45h 10m

2 stops

COO

Mar 30

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$935

Delta

Apr 17

LGA

42h 05m

2 stops

COO

Sep 2

COO

26h 57m

2 stops

LGA

$935

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9:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

25h 45m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$899Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30

6:05 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

20h 15m

1 stop

$919Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Jun 4

5:30 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

23h 20m

1 stop

1:20 am - 6:10 pm

COO

JFK

21h 50m

1 stop

$919Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

7:00 am - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

33h 50m

2 stops

1:20 am - 3:10 pm

COO

JFK

18h 50m

1 stop

$923Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

10:30 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

19h 20m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 2:35 pm

COO

JFK

20h 05m

2 stops

$938Air France

Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, May 3

8:40 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

45h 10m

2 stops

11:30 pm - 6:38 pm

COO

EWR

24h 08m

2 stops

$939Air France

Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30

2:30 pm - 11:55 pm

IAD

COO

28h 25m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:20 pm

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,039Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 23

9:40 pm - 9:25 pm

IAD

COO

18h 45m

1 stop

1:15 am - 7:50 pm

COO

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$1,068Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 21

10:00 am - 1:15 pm

IAD

COO

21h 15m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,095Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

ORD

COO

20h 00m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:15 am

COO

ORD

24h 45m

2 stops

$1,125Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, May 5

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cotonou

Mon 3/30

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$899

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Mon 3/16

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Cotonou

Thu 6/4

11:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$919

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cotonou

Tue 3/10

1:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$919

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cotonou

Tue 3/10

1:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$923

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/21

10:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Cotonou

Sun 5/3

11:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$938

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 3/22

8:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops45h 10m

Cotonou

Mon 3/30

11:30 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$939

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Cotonou

Mon 3/23

12:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,039

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

9:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cotonou

Tue 7/21

1:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,068

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

10:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,095

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

10:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cotonou

Tue 5/5

1:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,125

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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 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	$747
Best Round-Trip Price	$899
Fastest flight time	20h 40m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $747 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $899 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 20h 40m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cotonou).

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July 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 Air Senegal, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and Camair-Co, with prices starting at $218, $359, and $369 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 36% 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?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of January 2026, there are 13 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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