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 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 San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 22h 45m. 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

Sep 6

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Sep 22

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$980

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$990

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$992

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$993

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$996

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,090

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,098

Multiple Airlines

Jan 26

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Mar 26

COO

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,098

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

11h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

13h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,099

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,107

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,108

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,109

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8:45 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 30m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$980Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

9:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m

1 stop

4:15 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 40m

1 stop

$990Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

10:55 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 20m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,141Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 18

4:15 pm - 9:25 pm

LGA

COO

23h 10m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 9:29 pm

COO

LGA

27h 34m

2 stops

$1,161Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 20

4:15 pm - 9:25 pm

LGA

COO

23h 10m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 8:35 pm

COO

LGA

26h 40m

2 stops

$1,166Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Feb 28

10:55 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 20m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,201Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Nov 29

6:00 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

COO

21h 25m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 4:13 pm

COO

ORD

22h 18m

2 stops

$1,326Air France

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

5:10 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

COO

22h 15m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 4:13 pm

COO

ORD

22h 18m

2 stops

$1,330Air France

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

8:10 pm - 9:20 pm

ORD

COO

19h 10m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 9:40 am

COO

ORD

41h 20m

2 stops

$1,382Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6

8:15 pm - 11:40 pm

ORD

COO

20h 25m

1 stop

12:40 am - 6:20 pm

COO

ORD

24h 40m

2 stops

$1,400Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Feb 3

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

8:45 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 30m

Cotonou

Tue 9/22

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$980

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

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

$990

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

10:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,141

New YorkCotonou

LGA - COO

LGACOO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/10

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cotonou

Wed 1/20

11:55 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,161

New YorkCotonou

LGA - COO

LGACOO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/10

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cotonou

Sun 2/28

11:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,166

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/27

10:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cotonou

Sun 11/29

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,201

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ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

6:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Cotonou

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$1,326

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Cotonou

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$1,330

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

8:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Cotonou

Tue 10/6

10:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops41h 20m

$1,382

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

8:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cotonou

Wed 2/3

12:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,400

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Air France, Ethiopian Air and Delta 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 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 One-Way Price	$651
Best Round-Trip Price	$963
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $651 (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 5 days is $963 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 16h 55m (Newark to Cotonou).

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August 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 Ethiopian Air, Air Senegal, and Camair-Co, with prices starting at $206, $300, and $316 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 30% 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 August 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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