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 25h 50m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 20h 25m. 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

Jan 10

JFK

35h 05m

1 stop

COO

Feb 2

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$916

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 10

COO

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$918

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

30h 50m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

21h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$922

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Delta

Dec 9

LGA

26h 51m

2 stops

COO

Feb 18

COO

25h 57m

2 stops

LGA

$926

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

24h 10m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

26h 09m

2 stops

JFK

$932

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Delta

Dec 9

LGA

26h 54m

2 stops

COO

Feb 18

COO

28h 25m

2 stops

LGA

$932

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

30h 30m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

26h 09m

2 stops

JFK

$933

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Delta

Jan 15

LGA

27h 50m

2 stops

COO

Feb 17

COO

28h 22m

2 stops

LGA

$933

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Delta

Jan 16

LGA

44h 45m

2 stops

COO

Jan 22

COO

25h 59m

2 stops

LGA

$937

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KLM

Jan 13

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 18

COO

20h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$938

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Royal Air Maroc

Jan 8

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Feb 2

COO

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$948

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Delta

Dec 9

JFK

23h 04m

2 stops

COO

Feb 18

COO

24h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$953

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8:45 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 30m1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m1 stop

$856Royal Air Maroc

mar., mar. 31 - lun., may. 4

10:10 am - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

35h 05m1 stop

6:25 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

17h 30m1 stop

$916Royal Air Maroc

sáb., ene. 10 - lun., feb. 2

5:30 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

23h 20m1 stop

1:20 am - 5:00 pm

COO

JFK

20h 40m1 stop

$918Delta

lun., mar. 2 - mar., mar. 10

10:00 am - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

30h 50m2 stops

1:20 am - 6:10 pm

COO

JFK

21h 50m1 stop

$922Delta

lun., mar. 2 - mar., mar. 10

1:30 pm - 11:55 pm

IAD

COO

28h 25m1 stop

12:50 am - 7:20 pm

COO

IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,085Turkish Airlines

jue., ene. 8 - mié., ene. 28

1:30 pm - 11:55 pm

IAD

COO

28h 25m1 stop

12:50 am - 7:20 pm

COO

IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,089Turkish Airlines

mié., ene. 7 - mié., ene. 28

5:59 pm - 10:50 pm

DCA

COO

22h 51m2 stops

1:20 am - 4:29 pm

COO

DCA

21h 09m2 stops

$1,278Air France

jue., ene. 8 - jue., ene. 29

9:00 am - 5:55 pm

ATL

COO

26h 55m2 stops

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

ATL

24h 30m2 stops

$1,370Ethiopian Air

jue., ene. 8 - dom., feb. 1

10:35 am - 12:15 pm

ATL

COO

20h 40m1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:55 am

COO

ATL

24h 25m2 stops

$1,400Ethiopian Air

mié., abr. 1 - mar., abr. 7

5:42 pm - 10:50 pm

SEA

COO

44h 08m2 stops

1:20 am - 10:05 pm

COO

SEA

28h 45m2 stops

$1,463Air France

dom., mar. 1 - vie., mar. 20

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/31

8:45 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 30m

Cotonou

lun. 5/4

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$856

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 1/10

10:10 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 05m

Cotonou

lun. 2/2

6:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$916

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/2

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cotonou

mar. 3/10

1:20 am-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$918

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/2

10:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Cotonou

mar. 3/10

1:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$922

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 1/8

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Cotonou

mié. 1/28

12:50 am-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,085

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/7

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Cotonou

mié. 1/28

12:50 am-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,089

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

DCA - COO

DCACOO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 1/8

5:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 51m

Cotonou

jue. 1/29

1:20 am-4:29 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$1,278

AtlantaCotonou

ATL - COO

ATLCOO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 1/8

9:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Cotonou

dom. 2/1

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,370

AtlantaCotonou

ATL - COO

ATLCOO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 4/1

10:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Cotonou

mar. 4/7

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,400

SeattleCotonou

SEA - COO

SEACOO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

dom. 3/1

5:42 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops44h 08m

Cotonou

vie. 3/20

1:20 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,463

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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 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	$691
Best Round-Trip Price	$856
Fastest flight time	15h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $691 (New York LaGuardia 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 15h 00m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 10% 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 $300, $369, 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 30% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Benin?

The best day to take a flight to Benin is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Benin. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Thursday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Benin.

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 December 2025, 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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