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 23h 50m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 41h 40m. 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

Apr 9

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

May 18

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$860

Royal Air Maroc

Mar 8

JFK

24h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$862

Royal Air Maroc

Mar 8

JFK

24h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$890

Kenya Airways

Jun 9

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Jun 15

COO

18h 26m

1 stop

JFK

$914

Multiple Airlines

Mar 2

JFK

24h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 8

COO

19h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$924

KLM

Mar 18

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 22

COO

19h 45m

1 stop

EWR

$925

KLM

Mar 2

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 10

COO

17h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$925

Royal Air Maroc

Mar 19

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 23

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$928

Delta

Mar 31

EWR

32h 20m

2 stops

COO

Apr 22

COO

19h 25m

1 stop

EWR

$929

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

30h 27m

2 stops

COO

Mar 8

COO

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$929

Delta

Apr 1

LGA

28h 45m

2 stops

COO

Apr 20

COO

26h 00m

2 stops

LGA

$931

Delta

Mar 19

LGA

24h 50m

2 stops

COO

Mar 22

COO

24h 44m

2 stops

LGA

$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

$860Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, May 18

10:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

24h 45m

1 stop

6:25 am - 6:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m

1 stop

$862Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19

8:30 am - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

32h 20m

2 stops

12:20 am - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 25m

1 stop

$929Delta

Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 22

10:23 am - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

30h 27m

2 stops

1:20 am - 1:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 35m

1 stop

$929Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8

1:25 pm - 9:15 pm

LAX

COO

23h 50m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:40 am

COO

LAX

45h 25m

2 stops

$1,046Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,099Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,127Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

8:10 pm - 9:15 pm

ORD

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 6:15 pm

COO

ORD

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,141Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, May 25

3:10 pm - 10:50 pm

SEA

COO

23h 40m

1 stop

12:20 am - 5:38 pm

COO

SEA

25h 18m

1 stop

$1,501Air France

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Apr 26

3:10 pm - 10:50 pm

SEA

COO

23h 40m

1 stop

12:20 am - 5:38 pm

COO

SEA

25h 18m

1 stop

$1,502Air France

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Apr 26

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Mon 5/18

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$860

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop24h 45m

Cotonou

Thu 3/19

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$862

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Tue 3/31

8:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 4/22

12:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$929

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:23 am-10:50 pm

2 stops30h 27m

Cotonou

Sun 3/8

1:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$929

Los AngelesCotonou

LAX - COO

LAXCOO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

1:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Cotonou

Sat 4/18

10:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops45h 25m

$1,046

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

$1,099

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

11:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,127

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

8:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cotonou

Mon 5/25

10:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,141

SeattleCotonou

SEA - COO

SEACOO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/9

3:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cotonou

Sun 4/26

12:20 am-5:38 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$1,501

SeattleCotonou

SEA - COO

SEACOO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/9

3:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cotonou

Sun 4/26

12:20 am-5:38 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$1,502

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Air France 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 36% 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	$650
Best Round-Trip Price	$860
Fastest flight time	20h 00m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $650 (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 72 hours is $860 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 20h 00m (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cotonou).

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July 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, 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 37% 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 February 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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