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 44h 10m on average. Another popular route from United States to Benin is flying from Miami to Cotonou, which will take roughly 18h 47m. 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 19

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

COO

Apr 30

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$857

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Royal Air Maroc

Apr 30

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

May 18

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$863

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Royal Air Maroc

Mar 19

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

COO

Apr 30

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$887

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Royal Air Maroc

Apr 23

JFK

35h 25m

1 stop

COO

Apr 27

COO

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$888

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

COO

Feb 11

COO

18h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$921

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KLM

Feb 5

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

COO

Feb 11

COO

19h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$922

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

COO

Mar 10

COO

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$922

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Delta

Feb 5

EWR

27h 50m

2 stops

COO

Feb 11

COO

19h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$926

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Delta

Mar 2

JFK

33h 00m

2 stops

COO

Mar 10

COO

18h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$926

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Delta

Apr 23

EWR

24h 00m

2 stops

COO

Apr 27

COO

20h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$927

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Delta

Apr 23

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

COO

Apr 27

COO

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$927

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Delta

Mar 18

LGA

24h 50m

2 stops

COO

Apr 16

COO

26h 49m

2 stops

LGA

$929

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9:00 pm - 3:45 am

JFK

COO

25h 45m1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m1 stop

$857Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Apr 30

10:50 am - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

35h 25m1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m1 stop

$863Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18

10:50 am - 3:15 am

JFK

COO

35h 25m1 stop

4:15 am - 6:45 pm

COO

JFK

19h 30m1 stop

$888Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

5:30 pm - 10:50 pm

JFK

COO

23h 20m1 stop

1:20 am - 8:05 pm

COO

JFK

23h 45m1 stop

$922Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

1:00 pm - 10:50 pm

EWR

COO

27h 50m2 stops

1:20 am - 2:55 pm

COO

EWR

19h 35m1 stop

$926Delta

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 11

9:40 pm - 12:15 am

IAD

COO

21h 35m1 stop

10:25 pm - 7:50 pm

COO

IAD

26h 25m2 stops

$1,042Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30

10:15 pm - 11:55 pm

IAD

COO

20h 40m1 stop

11:20 pm - 8:20 pm

COO

IAD

26h 00m1 stop

$1,098Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 22

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

IAD

COO

20h 15m1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,148Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25

9:35 am - 12:15 pm

ATL

COO

20h 40m1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:00 am

COO

ATL

24h 30m2 stops

$1,325Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Mar 1

4:40 pm - 10:50 pm

MSP

COO

23h 10m1 stop

1:20 am - 2:00 pm

COO

MSP

18h 40m1 stop

$1,577Air France

Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Mar 22

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/19

9:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cotonou

Thu 4/30

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$857

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Mon 5/18

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$863

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

10:50 am-3:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cotonou

Mon 4/27

4:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$888

New YorkCotonou

JFK - COO

JFKCOO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cotonou

Tue 3/10

1:20 am-8:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$922

NewarkCotonou

EWR - COO

EWRCOO

Newark

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cotonou

Wed 2/11

1:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$926

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop21h 35m

Cotonou

Thu 4/30

10:25 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,042

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

10:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Cotonou

Sun 3/22

11:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,098

Washington, D.C.Cotonou

IAD - COO

IADCOO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

10:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cotonou

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,148

AtlantaCotonou

ATL - COO

ATLCOO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/16

9:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Cotonou

Sun 3/1

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,325

MinneapolisCotonou

MSP - COO

MSPCOO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/18

4:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cotonou

Sun 3/22

1:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$1,577

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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	$450
Best Round-Trip Price	$857
Fastest flight time	30h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Benin from United States in the last 72 hours is $450 (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 $857 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cotonou).

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The fastest flight to Benin from United States takes 30h 45m (Newark to Cotonou).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Benin, with a 11% 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 Ethiopian Air being the most popular option. An estimated 36% 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 January 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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