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Cheap flights from Cotonou to South Africa from R12 703

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COO — JNB
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cotonou to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Thu 6/1112:05COO - JNB
2 stops11h 00mASKY
Thu 20/115:30JNB - COO
2 stops9h 55mASKY
Deal found 27/10R13 168
Thu 6/1113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1123:00JNB - COO
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R13 495
Mon 10/1113:30COO - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1123:00JNB - COO
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R14 510
Fri 31/1013:30COO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1123:00JNB - COO
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R14 596
Thu 4/1213:30COO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1223:00JNB - COO
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R14 889
Sat 20/1213:30COO - CPT
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/118:05CPT - COO
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R20 035
Sun 21/1212:05COO - CPT
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/115:25CPT - COO
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R20 982
Sun 21/1211:50COO - CPT
2 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/115:25CPT - COO
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R22 204

Cheap flight deals from Cotonou to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cotonou to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 510

One-way from

R12 703

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 410
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Cotonou to South Africa
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • Cotonou to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 569 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cotonou

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Mon 10/11

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

23:00-12:15

1 stop14h 15m

R14 510

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Thu 4/12

13:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

23:00-12:15

1 stop14h 15m

R14 889

CotonouCape Town

COO - CPT

COOCPT

Cotonou

Sat 20/12

13:30-22:15

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

18:05-12:15

2 stops19h 10m

R20 035

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Thu 4/12

12:05-0:05

2 stops11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

1:35-18:55

2 stops18h 20m

R20 397

CotonouCape Town

COO - CPT

COOCPT

Cotonou

Sun 21/12

12:05-8:15

3 stops19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

15:25-12:15

1 stop21h 50m

R20 982

CotonouCape Town

COO - CPT

COOCPT

Cotonou

Sun 21/12

11:50-14:35

2 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

15:25-12:15

1 stop21h 50m

R22 204

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Mon 10/11

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

1:35-18:55

2 stops18h 20m

R22 824

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Sun 9/11

0:50-10:50

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

19:10-23:50

1 stop29h 40m

R26 283

CotonouCape Town

COO - CPT

COOCPT

Cotonou

Sat 15/11

12:05-8:50

3 stops19h 45m

R12 703

CotonouCape Town

COO - CPT

COOCPT

Cotonou

Sat 15/11

13:30-14:35

1 stop24h 05m

R12 909

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cotonou to South Africa (average of R6 300). Flying from Cotonou to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 806). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cotonou to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Cotonou, you will be flying from Cotonou, which is the city’s only airport. Cotonou (COO) is located 3,9 km from the centre of Cotonou.

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Cotonou to South Africa in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cotonou and South Africa is about 4561 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cotonou to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R12 909. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from Cotonou to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cotonou to South Africa 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 Cotonou to South Africa?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cotonou to South Africa (average of R6 300). Flying from Cotonou to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 806). 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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