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R7 389+ Cheap flights to Cotonou

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— COO
Aug 30 — Sep 61
1 adult

Flights to Cotonou in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cotonou in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 August 2025.

Return from

R17 199

One-way from

R7 389

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 557
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/12-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cotonou
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Cotonou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 062 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 552 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Cotonou
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cotonou. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Thu 28/85:30JNB - COO
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/913:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8R16 032
Sun 28/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R17 199
Wed 10/1214:30JNB - COO
1 stop22h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R18 541
Mon 29/1222:50JNB - COO
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R19 029

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Return

Price

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

14:30-12:15

1 stop22h 45m

Cotonou

Tue 27/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R17 164

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

8:20-12:15

1 stop28h 55m

Cotonou

Fri 9/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R18 506

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

22:50-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

Cotonou

Sat 31/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R18 994

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

22:50-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

R7 389

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

5:30-14:25

2 stops9h 55m

R7 824

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

22:50-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

R7 859

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

22:50-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

R7 998

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

16:40-12:15

2 stops44h 35m

R8 504

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

7:00-12:15

2 stops30h 15m

R8 608

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

6:30-12:15

2 stops30h 45m

R8 713

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Best time to book a flight to Cotonou

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cotonou?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cotonou. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Cotonou?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou takes 14 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Cotonou from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cotonou?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R647
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R548

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cotonou?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cotonou

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cotonou. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cotonou. Reviews last updated 25 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir and Ethiopian Air to Benin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
841 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

FAQs about flying to Cotonou

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cotonou?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Cotonou (COO) if they wish to fly to Cotonou. The Cotonou airport is 3,9 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cotonou if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cotonou on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cotonou?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, RwandAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cotonou.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cotonou depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cotonou, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Cotonou have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cotonou can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cotonou?

    Yes. Cotonou has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Entree Personnelle 2 Chambres is the closest property to Cotonou (0,0 km away from Cotonou).

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