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 23h 50m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 28h 05m. 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

Mar 8

JFK

24h 45m

1 stop

COO

Mar 19

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$860

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 12

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

May 18

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$883

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 11

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

May 18

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$891

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 12

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

May 18

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$921

Delta

Mar 23

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Apr 8

COO

19h 25m

1 stop

EWR

$923

Multiple Airlines

Jun 5

JFK

15h 50m

1 stop

COO

Jun 10

COO

21h 44m

1 stop

JFK

$923

Delta

Apr 12

JFK

30h 53m

2 stops

COO

May 17

COO

16h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$927

Delta

Apr 11

JFK

29h 32m

2 stops

COO

May 17

COO

21h 42m

1 stop

JFK

$928

Delta

Mar 24

JFK

15h 50m

1 stop

COO

Apr 8

COO

48h 57m

2 stops

JFK

$932

Multiple Airlines

Apr 7

EWR

23h 50m

1 stop

COO

Apr 20

COO

24h 10m

2 stops

EWR

$933

Delta

Jun 6

JFK

20h 40m

1 stop

COO

Jun 10

COO

26h 28m

2 stops

JFK

$933

Delta

Mar 24

JFK

15h 50m

1 stop

COO

Apr 12

COO

36h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$934

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10:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

24h 45m

1 stop

6:25 am - 6:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m

1 stop

$860Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19

8:45 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 30m

1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

$883Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, May 18

6:05 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

12:20 am - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 25m

1 stop

$923Delta

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 8

9:57 am - 9:50 pm

JFK

COO

30h 53m

2 stops

12:20 am - 11:40 am

COO

JFK

16h 20m

1 stop

$927Delta

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, May 17

3:28 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

25h 22m

2 stops

12:20 am - 7:30 pm

COO

EWR

24h 10m

2 stops

$937Air France

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,097Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31

11:25 am - 9:15 pm

ORD

COO

27h 50m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 6:15 pm

COO

ORD

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,101Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

8:10 pm - 7:40 pm

ORD

COO

41h 30m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 6:15 pm

COO

ORD

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,105Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Jun 15

11:00 am - 11:40 am

IAD

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,124Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 8

6:30 pm - 9:50 pm

DCA

COO

22h 20m

2 stops

12:20 am - 5:00 pm

COO

DCA

21h 40m

2 stops

$1,175Air France

Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop24h 45m

Cotonou

Thu 3/19

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$860

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

8:45 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 30m

Cotonou

Mon 5/18

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$883

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Mon 3/23

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Cotonou

Wed 4/8

12:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$923

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

9:57 am-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Cotonou

Sun 5/17

12:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop16h 20m

$927

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Tue 4/7

3:28 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 22m

Cotonou

Mon 4/20

12:20 am-7:30 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$937

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

11:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,097

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

11:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cotonou

Tue 4/14

10:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,101

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

8:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Cotonou

Mon 6/15

10:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/26

11:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cotonou

Wed 4/8

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

DCA - COO

DCACOO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/9

6:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Cotonou

Wed 4/15

12:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,175

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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 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	$643
Best Round-Trip Price	$860
Fastest flight time	32h 05m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $643 (Newark to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $860 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 32h 05m (New York LaGuardia to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 8% 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, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and Camair-Co, with prices starting at $237, $359, and $369 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 37% 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 February 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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