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 27h 55m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 40h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

$652 Cheap Flights to Benin in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Recent flights found to popular cities in Benin

Find flights to these popular cities in Benin from your nearest airport.

Flights to Cotonou

Search all flight deals to Cotonou

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Sep 30

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,042

Ethiopian Air

Apr 27

JFK

31h 20m

1 stop

COO

May 6

COO

14h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,049

Delta

Apr 26

JFK

24h 48m

2 stops

COO

Jun 5

COO

18h 26m

1 stop

JFK

$1,058

Air France

Jun 6

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

COO

Jun 10

COO

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,060

Air France

Apr 21

EWR

23h 50m

1 stop

COO

Apr 29

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,061

Delta

Jun 6

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

COO

Jun 12

COO

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,061

Delta

Jun 6

JFK

31h 00m

2 stops

COO

Jun 12

COO

18h 26m

1 stop

JFK

$1,064

Delta

Jun 6

JFK

30h 00m

2 stops

COO

Jun 12

COO

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,065

Air France

Apr 21

EWR

27h 35m

2 stops

COO

Apr 29

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,066

Delta

May 24

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Jun 6

COO

23h 09m

2 stops

JFK

$1,070

Air France

Apr 21

EWR

25h 35m

2 stops

COO

Apr 29

COO

27h 23m

2 stops

EWR

$1,075

Delta

Jun 6

JFK

30h 00m

2 stops

COO

Jun 10

COO

26h 56m

2 stops

JFK

$1,075

Find the cheapest flights from the United States to Benin

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Benin

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$1,042Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

4:02 pm - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

24h 48m

2 stops

12:20 am - 1:46 pm

COO

JFK

18h 26m

1 stop

$1,058Delta

Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, Jun 5

1:00 am - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

15h 50m

1 stop

12:20 am - 8:45 pm

COO

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,059Air France

Wed, May 13 - Wed, Jul 15

10:30 pm - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

18h 20m

1 stop

12:20 am - 8:45 pm

COO

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,060Air France

Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10

10:30 pm - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

18h 20m

1 stop

12:20 am - 5:04 pm

COO

JFK

21h 44m

1 stop

$1,061Delta

Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10

5:00 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 50m

1 stop

12:20 am - 11:29 pm

COO

EWR

28h 09m

2 stops

$1,121KLM

Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 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

$1,185Turkish 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

$1,192Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

9:45 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

12:20 am - 7:35 pm

COO

IAD

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,278KLM

Sun, May 17 - Wed, Jun 24

6:15 am - 12:15 pm

BWI

COO

25h 00m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 1:57 pm

COO

BWI

29h 27m

3 stops

$2,512Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 21

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 9/30

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$1,042

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

4:02 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 48m

Cotonou

Fri 6/5

12:20 am-1:46 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$1,058

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

1:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Cotonou

Wed 7/15

12:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,059

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

10:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 6/10

12:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,060

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

10:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 6/10

12:20 am-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$1,061

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sat 6/6

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Cotonou

Fri 6/12

12:20 am-11:29 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Cotonou

Wed 9/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,185

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

$1,192

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/17

9:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cotonou

Wed 6/24

12:20 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,278

BaltimoreCotonou

BWI - COO

BWICOO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/9

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cotonou

Tue 7/21

1:30 pm-1:57 pm

3 stops29h 27m

$2,512

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Benin flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Benin flight to craft the best travel plan

Airlines

Other information

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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Benin

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Benin from United States

Cotonou

Find flights to Cotonou

Cheap Benin flight deals and tips

Summary info about Benin flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$652
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,042
Fastest flight time	20h 25m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $652 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

Search Deals

The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,042 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 20h 25m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

Search Deals

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

Search Deals

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 $237, $377, and $481 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?

Prices for flights to Benin were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of April 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Benin?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Benin. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Benin with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Benin with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Benin?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Benin. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Benin right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Benin, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Benin and alert you when they change.