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 25h 50m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 40h 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

Jan 15

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$812

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Royal Air Maroc

Mar 8

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 12

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$886

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 31

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

COO

May 4

COO

17h 11m

1 stop

JFK

$920

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Delta

Jan 26

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 22

COO

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$921

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Delta

Mar 31

JFK

27h 33m

2 stops

COO

May 4

COO

22h 32m

1 stop

JFK

$925

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Delta

Jan 26

JFK

26h 20m

2 stops

COO

Mar 22

COO

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$926

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Delta

Jan 12

LGA

26h 50m

2 stops

COO

Jan 25

COO

25h 59m

2 stops

LGA

$928

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Delta

Jan 15

LGA

27h 45m

2 stops

COO

Feb 17

COO

25h 57m

2 stops

LGA

$929

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Delta

Jan 15

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 17

COO

27h 08m

2 stops

JFK

$930

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Delta

Jan 15

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 17

COO

27h 08m

2 stops

JFK

$931

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Delta

Mar 31

JFK

22h 12m

2 stops

COO

May 4

COO

25h 36m

2 stops

JFK

$932

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Delta

Jan 15

LGA

27h 45m

2 stops

COO

Jan 21

COO

25h 12m

2 stops

LGA

$932

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8:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m1 stop

6:25 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m1 stop

$812Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Feb 19

9:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

25h 45m1 stop

6:25 am - 6:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m1 stop

$886Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

5:30 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

23h 20m1 stop

1:20 am - 5:00 pm

COO

JFK

20h 40m1 stop

$921Delta

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Mar 22

12:27 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

COO

27h 33m2 stops

11:30 pm - 5:02 pm

COO

JFK

22h 32m1 stop

$925Delta

Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, May 4

9:40 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

18h 35m1 stop

10:10 pm - 7:45 pm

COO

IAD

26h 35m2 stops

$1,058Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29

12:40 am - 12:15 am

EWR

COO

18h 35m1 stop

1:15 am - 10:45 pm

COO

EWR

26h 30m1 stop

$1,063Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, May 3

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

EWR

COO

20h 15m1 stop

1:30 pm - 9:00 am

COO

EWR

24h 30m2 stops

$1,180Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 17

6:35 pm - 10:50 pm

BOS

COO

22h 15m2 stops

1:20 am - 8:31 pm

COO

BOS

25h 11m2 stops

$1,481Air France

Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30

5:42 pm - 10:50 pm

SEA

COO

44h 08m2 stops

1:20 am - 6:10 pm

COO

SEA

24h 50m2 stops

$1,486Air France

Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 20

11:59 pm - 12:15 pm

DEN

COO

28h 16m2 stops

1:30 pm - 9:24 pm

COO

DEN

39h 54m3 stops

$1,569Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

8:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$812

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

9:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cotonou

Thu 3/12

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$886

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cotonou

Sun 3/22

1:20 am-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$921

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/31

12:27 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops27h 33m

Cotonou

Mon 5/4

11:30 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$925

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

9:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cotonou

Wed 4/29

10:10 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,058

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Mon 3/30

12:40 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 35m

Cotonou

Sun 5/3

1:15 am-10:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,063

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Fri 2/27

10:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 3/17

1:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,180

BostonCotonou

BOS - COO

BOSCOO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/15

6:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Cotonou

Fri 1/30

1:20 am-8:31 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,481

SeattleCotonou

SEA - COO

SEACOO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

5:42 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops44h 08m

Cotonou

Fri 3/20

1:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,486

DenverCotonou

DEN - COO

DENCOO

Denver Intl

Thu 1/29

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 16m

Cotonou

Thu 2/5

1:30 pm-9:24 pm

3 stops39h 54m

$1,569

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Air France, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Benin from United States according to our data. Air France 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	$695
Best Round-Trip Price	$812
Fastest flight time	15h 00m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $695 (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 $812 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 15h 00m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 10% 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 $300, $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 32% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Benin?

The best day to take a flight to Benin is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Benin. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Thursday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Benin.

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 December 2025, 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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