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Cheap flights from Cotonou to South Africa from R12 440

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COO — JNB
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 27/1112:05COO - JNB
2 stops11h 00mASKY
Wed 3/125:30JNB - COO
2 stops9h 55mASKY
Deal found 19/11R12 440
Thu 27/1112:05COO - JNB
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1223:00JNB - COO
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R17 595
Wed 26/110:50COO - JNB
2 stops33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1219:05JNB - COO
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R34 640
Thu 27/1113:30COO - JNB
3 stops45h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1212:30JNB - COO
3 stops48h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R35 448
Wed 26/111:20COO - JNB
1 stop33h 50mAir France
Wed 3/1219:20JNB - COO
1 stop28h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/11R38 386

Cheap flight deals from Cotonou to South Africa

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Round-trip from

R15 172

Popular in

July

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Average price

R12 818
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/1-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Cotonou to South Africa
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CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Mon 19/1

13:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:00-12:15

1 stop14h 15m

R15 172

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Mon 26/1

13:30-20:10

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:00-12:15

1 stop14h 15m

R15 568

CotonouJohannesburg

COO - JNB

COOJNB

Cotonou

Mon 19/1

11:50-10:55

3 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

12:05-18:55

3 stops31h 50m

R22 063

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Deals found on 19/11

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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 289). Flying from Cotonou to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R13 007). 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.

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

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  • 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 289). Flying from Cotonou to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R13 007). 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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