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 24h on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 29h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Royal Air Maroc

Mar 3

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

Mar 17

COO

19h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$855

Royal Air Maroc

Jan 25

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

COO

May 23

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$856

Royal Air Maroc

Jan 27

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

COO

May 26

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$885

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 23

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Apr 27

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$887

Multiple Airlines

Jun 4

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

COO

Jun 15

COO

22h 34m

1 stop

JFK

$919

Delta

Jan 26

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

May 27

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$920

Delta

Jun 4

JFK

22h 30m

1 stop

COO

Jun 15

COO

19h 16m

1 stop

JFK

$920

Multiple Airlines

Mar 21

EWR

26h 16m

2 stops

COO

May 3

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$924

Delta

Mar 2

JFK

26h 51m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

18h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$924

Delta

Jun 3

JFK

23h 00m

2 stops

COO

Jun 14

COO

22h 34m

1 stop

JFK

$925

Delta

Jun 4

JFK

22h 30m

1 stop

COO

Jun 15

COO

20h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$926

Delta

Jun 4

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

COO

Jun 14

COO

22h 38m

2 stops

JFK

$927

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8:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

25h 45m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$856Royal Air Maroc

dom., ene. 25 - sáb., may. 23

8:00 pm - 5:25 am

JFK

COO

27h 25m

2 stops

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$885Royal Air Maroc

mar., ene. 27 - sáb., may. 23

4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

COO

23h 30m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 1:46 pm

COO

JFK

19h 16m

1 stop

$919Multiple Airlines

jue., jun. 4 - dom., jun. 14

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

COO

22h 30m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 1:46 pm

COO

JFK

19h 16m

1 stop

$920Delta

jue., jun. 4 - mié., jun. 17

5:05 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

20h 15m

1 stop

$920Multiple Airlines

lun., ene. 26 - dom., may. 24

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

COO

23h 00m

2 stops

11:30 pm - 1:46 pm

COO

JFK

19h 16m

1 stop

$924Delta

mié., jun. 3 - mié., jun. 17

9:40 pm - 9:25 pm

IAD

COO

18h 45m

1 stop

1:15 am - 7:50 pm

COO

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$1,023Turkish Airlines

mié., abr. 15 - mar., abr. 28

9:40 pm - 9:25 pm

IAD

COO

18h 45m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 7:50 pm

COO

IAD

26h 25m

2 stops

$1,061Turkish Airlines

dom., mar. 29 - vie., abr. 17

11:00 am - 1:15 pm

IAD

COO

21h 15m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 9:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,129Ethiopian Air

mié., mar. 11 - lun., mar. 16

11:00 am - 1:15 pm

IAD

COO

21h 15m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 9:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,130Ethiopian Air

mié., mar. 11 - lun., mar. 16

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 1/25

8:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cotonou

sáb. 5/23

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$856

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/27

8:00 pm-5:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

Cotonou

sáb. 5/23

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$885

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 6/4

4:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cotonou

dom. 6/14

11:30 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$919

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 6/4

5:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cotonou

mié. 6/17

11:30 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$920

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

lun. 1/26

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Cotonou

dom. 5/24

11:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$920

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 6/3

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Cotonou

mié. 6/17

11:30 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$924

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/15

9:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cotonou

mar. 4/28

1:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,023

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/29

9:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cotonou

vie. 4/17

10:25 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,061

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/11

11:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cotonou

lun. 3/16

1:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,129

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/11

11:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cotonou

lun. 3/16

1:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,130

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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 34% 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	$455
Best Round-Trip Price	$856
Fastest flight time	18h 10m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $455 (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 $856 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 18h 10m (Newark to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 11% 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 $218, $369, and $393 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?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Benin?

As of January 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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