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 Los Angeles and flying into Cotonou (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 27h 45m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from San Francisco to Cotonou, which will take roughly 22h 45m. 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

Apr 6

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 13

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$934

Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 22

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$944

Ethiopian Air

Apr 13

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 20

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$948

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 14

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

COO

Apr 23

COO

17h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$971

Ethiopian Air

Apr 29

JFK

15h 55m

1 stop

COO

May 3

COO

29h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$973

Ethiopian Air

Apr 11

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 27

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$979

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 16

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 23

COO

17h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$991

Ethiopian Air

Apr 13

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

COO

Apr 20

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$994

Ethiopian Air

Apr 6

JFK

33h 15m

2 stops

COO

Apr 13

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,007

Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

JFK

33h 15m

2 stops

COO

Apr 22

COO

13h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,017

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 26

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

COO

Jun 6

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,024

Royal Air Maroc

Apr 14

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

COO

Apr 21

COO

19h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,025

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10:00 pm - 10:55 am

JFK

COO

31h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$934Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13

10:00 pm - 6:55 pm

JFK

COO

15h 55m

1 stop

11:50 am - 8:00 pm

COO

JFK

13h 10m

1 stop

$944Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

3:15 pm - 9:50 pm

EWR

COO

25h 35m

2 stops

12:40 am - 2:45 pm

COO

EWR

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,064Delta

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8

5:30 pm - 9:50 pm

LGA

COO

23h 20m

2 stops

12:40 am - 4:05 pm

COO

LGA

20h 25m

2 stops

$1,067Delta

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8

6:15 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

COO

22h 35m

1 stop

12:20 am - 4:05 pm

COO

IAD

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,161KLM

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23

6:15 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

COO

22h 35m

1 stop

12:20 am - 4:05 pm

COO

IAD

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,162KLM

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23

8:10 pm - 9:15 pm

ORD

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 6:15 pm

COO

ORD

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,223Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12

8:10 pm - 9:15 pm

ORD

COO

19h 05m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 9:40 am

COO

ORD

19h 00m

1 stop

$1,231Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

5:15 pm - 9:50 pm

IND

COO

23h 35m

2 stops

12:40 am - 6:34 pm

COO

IND

22h 54m

2 stops

$1,305Air France

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, May 27

12:21 pm - 9:50 pm

LAX

COO

25h 29m

2 stops

12:20 am - 4:04 pm

COO

LAX

23h 44m

2 stops

$1,491Air France

Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 20

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/6

10:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cotonou

Mon 4/13

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$934

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cotonou

Wed 4/22

11:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$944

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Sat 5/2

3:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Cotonou

Fri 5/8

12:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,064

New YorkCotonou

LGA - COO

LGACOO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

5:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cotonou

Fri 5/8

12:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$1,067

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

6:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cotonou

Thu 4/23

12:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,161

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

6:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cotonou

Thu 4/23

12:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,162

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

8:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cotonou

Tue 5/12

10:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,223

ChicagoCotonou

ORD - COO

ORDCOO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

8:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cotonou

Thu 5/14

8:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,231

IndianapolisCotonou

IND - COO

INDCOO

Indianapolis

Thu 4/16

5:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Cotonou

Wed 5/27

12:40 am-6:34 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,305

Los AngelesCotonou

LAX - COO

LAXCOO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

12:21 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 29m

Cotonou

Mon 4/20

12:20 am-4:04 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,491

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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 40% 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	$518
Best Round-Trip Price	$934
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $518 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The best round-trip flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $934 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 11h 45m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 9% 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 $377 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 40% 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 March 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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