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 20h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,001

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,002

Royal Air Maroc

Dec 1

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Dec 7

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,004

Delta

Oct 25

EWR

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,150

KLM

Oct 25

JFK

20h 55m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

25h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,150

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

29h 55m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,154

Delta

Oct 25

EWR

30h 45m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,155

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

29h 55m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,155

Multiple Airlines

Nov 20

JFK

36h 05m

3 stops

COO

Nov 27

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,160

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

29h 55m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

26h 17m

2 stops

JFK

$1,163

Delta

Oct 25

EWR

30h 00m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

23h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$1,164

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

29h 55m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

26h 17m

2 stops

JFK

$1,164

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9:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m

1 stop

4:15 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 40m

1 stop

$1,001Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

9:00 pm - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

25h 15m

1 stop

4:15 am - 5:55 pm

COO

JFK

19h 40m

1 stop

$1,002Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 18

6:05 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

22h 20m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,150Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

10:30 am - 9:25 pm

JFK

COO

29h 55m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 3:15 pm

COO

JFK

21h 20m

1 stop

$1,154Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

10:25 pm - 9:25 pm

IAD

COO

41h 00m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 6:14 pm

COO

IAD

24h 19m

2 stops

$1,371Air France

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

5:45 pm - 9:50 pm

ORD

COO

22h 05m

2 stops

12:20 am - 3:10 pm

COO

ORD

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,379Air France

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,400Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

1:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

26h 55m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,410Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

7:50 pm - 12:15 pm

IAH

COO

34h 25m

2 stops

11:50 am - 10:55 am

COO

IAH

29h 05m

2 stops

$1,766Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 23

7:50 pm - 12:15 pm

IAH

COO

34h 25m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 5:18 pm

COO

IAH

33h 48m

3 stops

$1,832Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 23

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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

9:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,001

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

9:00 pm-3:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 11/18

4:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,002

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 10/25

6:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,150

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

10:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,154

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

10:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cotonou

Wed 11/11

11:55 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,371

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

5:45 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Cotonou

Sat 9/19

12:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,379

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

$1,400

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

$1,410

HoustonCotonou

IAH - COO

IAHCOO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Cotonou

Wed 9/23

11:50 am-10:55 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,766

HoustonCotonou

IAH - COO

IAHCOO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Cotonou

Wed 9/23

1:30 pm-5:18 pm

3 stops33h 48m

$1,832

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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 37% 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	$642
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,001
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $642 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 5 days is $1,001 (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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August 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, Camair-Co, and Air Côte d’Ivoire, with prices starting at $240, $332, and $493 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 30% 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 June 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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