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 21h 50m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 24h 20m. 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

$1,003

Royal Air Maroc

Oct 25

JFK

25h 15m

1 stop

COO

Nov 18

COO

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,004

Ethiopian Air

Jun 1

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Jun 15

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,066

Royal Air Maroc

Sep 17

JFK

25h 30m

1 stop

COO

Sep 26

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,078

Ethiopian Air

Sep 16

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Sep 26

COO

13h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,119

Delta

Sep 15

EWR

23h 50m

1 stop

COO

Sep 27

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$1,152

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

JFK

22h 55m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,152

KLM

Oct 25

EWR

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,153

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

26h 25m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,156

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

EWR

25h 55m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,157

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

30h 15m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

25h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,157

Delta

Oct 25

JFK

30h 25m

2 stops

COO

Nov 19

COO

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,158

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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

$1,003Royal 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

$1,004Royal 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

$1,066Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:45 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 15m

1 stop

$1,119Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

5:00 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

23h 50m

1 stop

12:20 am - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 25m

1 stop

$1,152Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 26

2:00 pm - 9:25 pm

JFK

COO

26h 25m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 3:15 pm

COO

JFK

21h 20m

1 stop

$1,156Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

2:30 pm - 9:25 pm

EWR

COO

25h 55m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 5:40 pm

COO

EWR

23h 45m

2 stops

$1,166Air France

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19

7:50 pm - 9:25 pm

IAD

COO

20h 35m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 6:14 pm

COO

IAD

24h 19m

2 stops

$1,299Air France

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 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

$1,372Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

COO

18h 30m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

COO

IAD

42h 20m

2 stops

$1,405Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 9

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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

$1,003

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

$1,004

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Mon 6/15

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$1,066

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Sat 9/26

11:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$1,119

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Cotonou

Sat 9/26

12:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,152

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

2:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,156

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sun 10/25

2:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Cotonou

Thu 11/19

11:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,166

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

7:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Cotonou

Mon 11/9

11:55 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,299

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

$1,372

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Cotonou

Wed 9/9

10:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,405

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Benin flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Benin?

Ethiopian Air, Air France and Turkish Airlines 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 34% 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	$625
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,003
Fastest flight time	18h 20m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $625 (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 $1,003 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 18h 20m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 7% 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, $369, 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 33% of those flying into Benin choose to fly with Ethiopian Air. If you’re unable to find tickets with Ethiopian Air, then Delta and Air France 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 May 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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