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 32h 55m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 33h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Royal Air Maroc

Apr 16

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

May 5

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$853

Royal Air Maroc

Feb 24

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

19h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$858

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 14

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

May 7

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$888

KLM

Feb 26

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 24

COO

19h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$924

KLM

Feb 10

JFK

24h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 12

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$924

Delta

Mar 9

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 22

COO

19h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$925

Delta

Mar 9

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 22

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$925

Delta

Apr 12

JFK

15h 00m

1 stop

COO

May 7

COO

22h 41m

2 stops

JFK

$928

Multiple Airlines

Feb 26

EWR

25h 50m

2 stops

COO

Mar 24

COO

19h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$929

Delta

Feb 10

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

COO

Feb 12

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$929

Delta

Apr 12

JFK

15h 00m

1 stop

COO

May 4

COO

37h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$930

Delta

Apr 14

JFK

29h 30m

2 stops

COO

May 8

COO

22h 41m

2 stops

JFK

$932

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10:50 am - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

35h 25m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$853Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, May 5

8:00 pm - 5:25 am

JFK

COO

27h 25m

2 stops

4:45 am - 6:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 10m

2 stops

$858Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10

6:05 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:55 pm

COO

EWR

19h 35m

1 stop

$925Delta

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 22

1:00 am - 9:00 pm

JFK

COO

15h 00m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 5:11 pm

COO

JFK

22h 41m

2 stops

$928Delta

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, May 7

3:00 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

25h 50m

2 stops

1:20 am - 11:02 pm

COO

EWR

26h 42m

2 stops

$938Air France

Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 24

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

1:15 am - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,038Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, May 12

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

18h 30m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,043Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, May 13

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

ORD

COO

20h 00m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:15 am

COO

ORD

24h 45m

2 stops

$1,129Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, May 5

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,133Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31

7:29 pm - 10:50 pm

IAD

COO

22h 21m

2 stops

12:20 am - 7:19 pm

COO

IAD

23h 59m

2 stops

$1,183Air France

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 30

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Tue 5/5

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$853

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

8:00 pm-5:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

Cotonou

Tue 3/10

4:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$858

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Mon 3/9

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Cotonou

Sun 3/22

1:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$925

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

1:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cotonou

Thu 5/7

11:30 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$928

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cotonou

Tue 3/24

1:20 am-11:02 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$938

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Tue 5/12

1:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 20m

$1,038

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Cotonou

Wed 5/13

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,043

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

$1,129

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

11:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

7:29 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Cotonou

Mon 3/30

12:20 am-7:19 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,183

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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 Round-Trip Price	$853
Fastest flight time	23h 02m
Popular in	July

The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $853 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 23h 02m (Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 $237, $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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