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 33h 15m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 29h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$996

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$997

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 19

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 27

COO

19h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$998

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 24

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 29

COO

19h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$999

Ethiopian Air

Sep 14

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Oct 14

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,053

Ethiopian Air

Sep 14

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Oct 14

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,062

Multiple Airlines

Nov 24

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 30

COO

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,115

Multiple Airlines

Nov 19

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Nov 27

COO

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,123

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,146

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,147

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

COO

Feb 5

COO

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,148

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

IAD

36h 05m

2 stops

COO

Oct 5

COO

19h 45m

1 stop

IAD

$1,154

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9:05 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 10m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:05 pm

COO

JFK

19h 50m

1 stop

$996Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

9:05 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 10m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:05 pm

COO

JFK

19h 50m

1 stop

$997Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$1,053Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 14

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$1,062Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 14

5:05 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

22h 20m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,196Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

5:05 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

22h 20m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,198Air France

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

6:00 am - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

33h 25m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,201Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

3:25 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

24h 00m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,203Air France

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Feb 5

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,398Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

11:25 am - 9:15 pm

ORD

COO

27h 50m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 9:40 am

COO

ORD

41h 25m

2 stops

$1,428Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

9:05 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$996

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

9:05 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$997

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 10/14

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$1,053

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 10/14

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$1,062

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 11/8

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,196

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 11/8

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,198

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,201

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 11/8

3:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cotonou

Fri 2/5

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,203

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/16

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Tue 10/20

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,398

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/16

11:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cotonou

Tue 10/20

10:15 pm-9:40 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,428

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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	$635
Best Round-Trip Price	$996
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $635 (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 $996 (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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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 14% 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 $240, $316, and $493 respectively.

What airlines fly to Benin?

There are a total of 5 airlines that operate flight routes to Benin, with Air France being the most popular option. An estimated 31% of those flying into Benin choose to fly with Air France. If you’re unable to find tickets with Air France, then Ethiopian Air 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 June 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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