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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou from R9 419

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — COO
Sep 17 — Sep 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 August 2026.

Wed 7/1022:50 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 13/1012:50 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 18/8R14 873
Wed 7/105:00 -
2 stops10h 25m
Tue 13/1012:05 -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 18/8R17 041
Wed 7/109:15 -
3 stops10h 00m
Tue 13/1011:00 -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 18/8R24 486

Find 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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 873

One-way from

R9 419

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 772
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cotonou
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cotonou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 693 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 946 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

Cotonou

Tue 13/10

12:50-3:55

1 stop14h 05m

R14 873

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

5:00-14:25

2 stops10h 25m

Cotonou

Tue 13/10

12:05-0:05

2 stops11h 00m

R17 041
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

9:15-18:15

3 stops10h 00m

Cotonou

Tue 13/10

11:00-20:30

2 stops8h 30m

R24 486
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

R9 419

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

1:15-18:55

2 stops18h 40m

R11 377

JohannesburgCotonou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - COO Cotonou

JNBCOO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

12:20-21:20

2 stops34h 00m

R12 332

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou (average of R10 649). Flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou in November is currently the most expensive (average of R15 472). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Cotonou flights typically cost between R10 697 and R14 776 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 873 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 7–Oct 13).

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 18 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 028 reviews
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Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 028 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and ASKY fly from Johannesburg to Cotonou in about 10h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4561 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Cotonou round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R10 420), offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Cotonou. Ethiopian Air is 22% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou (average of R10 649). Flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou in November is currently the most expensive (average of R15 472). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top airline 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 18 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 420AverageR12 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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