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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cotonou from R7 484

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — COO
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cotonou

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cotonou flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 920

One-way from

R7 484

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 159
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • South Africa to Cotonou
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ASKY
  • ASKY
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 55m total
  • South Africa to Cotonou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 259 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Find flight deals from South Africa to Cotonou

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cotonou
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cotonou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Wed 17/914:35CPT - COO
1 stop22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R15 920
Sat 20/915:25CPT - COO
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R16 043
Tue 16/913:50CPT - COO
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R16 518
Mon 29/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/8R17 329
Sun 28/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R17 505
Mon 29/125:30JNB - COO
2 stops9h 55mASKY
Sat 31/112:05COO - JNB
2 stops11h 00mASKY
Deal found 18/8R17 522
Mon 22/914:35CPT - COO
1 stop22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R17 734
Wed 10/128:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/8R18 773
Fri 19/914:35CPT - COO
1 stop22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R18 949
Fri 19/914:15CPT - COO
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R19 917
Sun 28/1219:05JNB - COO
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/10:50COO - JNB
2 stops33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R21 485
Thu 18/915:15CPT - COO
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1013:30COO - CPT
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R23 017

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cotonou that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Cotonou

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-12:15

1 stop22h 40m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R15 920

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

15:25-12:15

1 stop21h 50m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R15 920

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:50-12:15

1 stop23h 25m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R15 920

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

15:25-12:15

1 stop21h 50m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R16 043

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

13:50-12:15

1 stop23h 25m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R16 518

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 329

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 417

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 505

Cape TownCotonou

CPT - COO

CPTCOO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

14:35-12:15

1 stop22h 40m

Cotonou

Sat 4/10

13:30-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

R17 734

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 773

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Deals found on 17/8

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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 19 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir and Ethiopian Air from South Africa to Cotonou. 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

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,7

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

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,7

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
835 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Located just 3,9 km from the city centre, Cotonou (COO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cotonou from South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Cotonou?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Cotonou can take about 22h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 920. There are 4796 km between South Africa and Cotonou.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cotonou?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Cotonou

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR9 652AverageR11 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 386AverageR13 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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