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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cotonou?

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It is quick and easy to find flights to Cotonou on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Cotonou that suits you.

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Can I find flights to Cotonou with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Flights to Cotonou with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Cotonou?

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momondo helps you find the best flight to Cotonou by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Cotonou right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Cotonou, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Cotonou and alert you when they change.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cotonou?

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We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Cotonou 55 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Cotonou for R12 381.

Question 6

Which airlines fly to Cotonou?

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There may be other airlines that fly to Cotonou from South Africa, but the most popular among our users are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. These airlines should offer flights to Cotonou on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in South Africa.

Question 7

Ethiopian Air Flights to Cotonou

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Ethiopian Air will jet to Cotonou around 5 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Ethiopian Air, but prices as low as R11 578 have been found from Cape Town Intl to Cotonou. Ethiopian Air has scored 7,2/10 in momondo user reviews.

Question 8

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cotonou Airport?

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Prices for flights to Cotonou Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 9

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cotonou Airport?

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As of July 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights to Cotonou Airport.

Question 10

How old do you have to be to fly to Cotonou Airport?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cotonou Airport.

Question 11

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cotonou Airport?

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The required travel and health documents for your Cotonou Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cotonou Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Question 12

How long does it take to fly to Cotonou?

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Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Cotonou you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cotonou takes 14h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Cotonou takes 21h 50m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cotonou?

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In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Cotonou when you can find flight prices for as low as R10 679. Flying to Cotonou in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R17 460. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cotonou?

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The cheapest month to fly to Cotonou from South Africa is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 297, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Cotonou, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R10 440.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cotonou?

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Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Cotonou. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R10 049. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 433.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cotonou?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cotonou from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cotonou for around R12 381 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cotonou from South Africa for as low as R10 171 on momondo.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COTONOU FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	17% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cotonou costs on average just R10 297 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COTONOU FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	April	16% more expensive	It costs about R14 379 for flights to Cotonou from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COTONOU FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	255% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cotonou from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best Round-Trip Price	R14 630
Fastest flight time	9h 55m

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