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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou from R17 296

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — COO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cotonou are usually found in November or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cotonou

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cotonou (COO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 296

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 132
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/12-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cotonou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 257 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Mon 29/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 296
Mon 29/125:30JNB - COO
2 stops9h 55mASKY
Sat 31/112:05COO - JNB
2 stops11h 00mASKY
Deal found 15/8R17 402
Sun 28/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R17 437
Wed 10/1222:50JNB - COO
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R18 087

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Price

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-12:15

1 stop28h 55m

Cotonou

Sat 31/1

13:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

R17 296

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

5:30-14:25

2 stops9h 55m

Cotonou

Sat 31/1

12:05-0:05

2 stops11h 00m

R17 402

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

8:20-12:15

1 stop28h 55m

Cotonou

Tue 27/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R17 402

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB - COO

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:50-12:15

1 stop14h 25m

Cotonou

Fri 9/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R18 087

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Deals found on 15/8

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to COO?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 16 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou, such as RwandAir and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

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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Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

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
828 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Cotonou from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Cotonou, which is the city’s only airport. Cotonou (COO) is located 3,9 km from the centre of Cotonou. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou round-trip?

    According to our current data, RwandAir (R9 634), and Ethiopian Air (R11 364) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Cotonou. RwandAir is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cotonou flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cotonou by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR9 634AverageR11 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 364AverageR13 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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