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 27h 55m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 42h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Flights to Cotonou

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Ethiopian Air

May 11

JFK

31h 20m

1 stop

COO

May 26

COO

29h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$1,054

Royal Air Maroc

Aug 29

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Sep 26

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,083

Ethiopian Air

May 16

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

COO

Jun 21

COO

29h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,098

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 13

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Sep 17

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,112

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 13

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Sep 17

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,113

Ethiopian Air

May 11

JFK

31h 20m

1 stop

COO

May 26

COO

35h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,209

Multiple Airlines

Aug 29

JFK

22h 15m

2 stops

COO

Sep 26

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,222

Multiple Airlines

May 27

JFK

15h 50m

1 stop

COO

Jul 5

COO

18h 29m

1 stop

JFK

$1,228

KLM

May 10

JFK

15h 50m

1 stop

COO

May 24

COO

17h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,229

Delta

May 24

EWR

31h 20m

2 stops

COO

Jun 10

COO

26h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$1,233

Delta

May 28

JFK

31h 00m

2 stops

COO

Jul 5

COO

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,233

Turkish Airlines

May 5

IAD

26h 55m

1 stop

COO

Jun 9

COO

42h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,237

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10:00 pm - 10:20 am

JFK

COO

31h 20m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

29h 50m

1 stop

$1,054Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26

10:50 am - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

35h 25m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$1,083Royal Air Maroc

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 26

1:00 am - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

15h 50m

1 stop

12:20 am - 12:40 pm

COO

JFK

17h 20m

1 stop

$1,229KLM

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24

9:30 am - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

31h 20m

2 stops

12:20 am - 10:00 pm

COO

EWR

26h 40m

1 stop

$1,233Delta

Sun, May 24 - Wed, Jun 10

9:50 am - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

31h 00m

2 stops

12:20 am - 8:45 pm

COO

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,233Delta

Thu, May 28 - Sun, Jul 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

$1,237Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, Jun 9

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,241Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

9:45 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

12:20 am - 7:35 pm

COO

IAD

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,284KLM

Tue, May 19 - Mon, Jun 22

7:33 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

COO

21h 17m

2 stops

12:20 am - 4:35 pm

COO

IAD

21h 15m

2 stops

$1,298Air France

Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10

3:50 pm - 9:50 pm

MSP

COO

24h 00m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 1:01 pm

COO

MSP

20h 06m

1 stop

$1,725Air France

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Nov 5

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

10:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 20m

Cotonou

Tue 5/26

7:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,054

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Sat 9/26

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,083

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

1:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Cotonou

Sun 5/24

12:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,229

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 5/24

9:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 6/10

12:20 am-10:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,233

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

9:50 am-9:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Cotonou

Sun 7/5

12:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,233

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Tue 6/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,237

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 9/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/19

9:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cotonou

Mon 6/22

12:20 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,284

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/4

7:33 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 17m

Cotonou

Wed 6/10

12:20 am-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$1,298

MinneapolisCotonou

MSP - COO

MSPCOO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/10

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cotonou

Thu 11/5

11:55 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$1,725

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Air France 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 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	$641
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,054
Fastest flight time	21h 17m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $641 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours 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 17m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 $237, $369, and $481 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 34% 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 April 2026, 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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