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 28h on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 16h 35m. 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

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,054

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 40m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,055

Multiple Airlines

Oct 29

EWR

32h 50m

2 stops

COO

Nov 1

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,072

Multiple Airlines

Jan 17

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Jan 24

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,074

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 8

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 15

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,074

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 10

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 16

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,084

Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Dec 4

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,096

Multiple Airlines

Jan 17

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Jan 24

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,099

Ethiopian Air

Nov 13

JFK

38h 10m

2 stops

COO

Nov 27

COO

36h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,104

Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Feb 19

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,107

Multiple Airlines

Oct 29

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 1

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

EWR

$1,109

Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

IAD

20h 05m

1 stop

COO

Nov 22

COO

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,115

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9:00 pm - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

25h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

4:15 am - 5:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$1,054Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 pm - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

25h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

4:15 am - 5:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$1,054Royal Air Maroc

Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 29

3:55 pm - 12:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

38h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

12:50 pm - 6:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,103Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

3:55 pm - 12:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

38h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

12:50 pm - 6:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,104Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

5:30 pm - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

21h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 5:19 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 29m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,151Air France

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2

4:30 pm - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

22h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 7:05 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,152Air France

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 30

9:50 am - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

29h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 3:05 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,155Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2

9:50 am - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

29h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 3:05 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,156Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2

2:30 pm - 10:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 pm - 7:25 pmCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 55m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Istanbul

$1,291Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Dec 25

2:30 pm - 10:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 pm - 7:25 pmCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 55m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Istanbul

$1,353Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

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9:45 pm - 12:05 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

33h 20m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 8:15 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

13h 10m1 stop Lome

$1,078Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

9:45 pm - 2:25 pmEWR Newark-COO Cotonou

11h 40m1 stop Lome

12:05 pm - 8:15 pmCOO Cotonou-EWR Newark

13h 10m1 stop Lome

$1,080Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

12:00 pm - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

34h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

4:15 am - 6:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$1,087Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

10:55 am - 2:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

12:50 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,354Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

9:40 pm - 9:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

18h 40m1 stop Istanbul

10:20 pm - 12:45 pmCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 25m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Istanbul

$1,376Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

12:00 pm - 2:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-COO Cotonou

21h 05m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

4:15 am - 6:55 pmCOO Cotonou-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$1,379Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

5:10 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-COO Cotonou

22h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 4:15 pmCOO Cotonou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,391Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 3

5:29 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-COO Cotonou

21h 56m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 4:15 pmCOO Cotonou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,395Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-COO Cotonou

26h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 9:43 pmCOO Cotonou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 53m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,405Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 3

10:55 am - 6:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COO Cotonou

27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

12:50 pm - 8:55 amCOO Cotonou-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$10,689Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

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New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

9:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,054

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/9

8:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Fri 1/29

4:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,054

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

3:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Cotonou

Fri 11/27

12:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,103

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

3:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Cotonou

Fri 11/27

12:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,104

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

5:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Cotonou

Wed 12/2

11:50 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$1,151

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

4:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Cotonou

Mon 11/30

11:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,152

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

9:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Cotonou

Wed 12/2

11:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,155

New YorkCotonou

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - COO Cotonou

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

9:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Cotonou

Wed 12/2

11:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,156

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - COO Cotonou

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/6

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cotonou

Fri 12/25

11:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,291

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - COO Cotonou

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

11:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,353

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Air France, Delta and Ethiopian Air 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 33% 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	$707
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,054
Fastest flight time	21h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $707 (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 5 days is $1,054 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 21h 10m (San Francisco to Cotonou).

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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 Ethiopian Air, Air Senegal, and Camair-Co, with prices starting at $206, $222, and $332 respectively.

What airlines fly to Benin?

There are a total of 6 airlines that operate flight routes to Benin, with Delta being the most popular option. An estimated 29% of those flying into Benin choose to fly with Delta. If you’re unable to find tickets with Delta, then Ethiopian Air and Air France 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 October 2026, there are 11 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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