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Cheapest airlines flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Cotonou, including Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cotonou according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$525, and round-trip tickets start at US$680.

      • JNB 23:00
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        COO 11:40
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Thu, Mar 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 14:05
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Thu, Mar 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$680 US$1,492
        54% off
        54% off
        US$1,492 US$680
      • JNB 14:30
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, Mar 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 12:30
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Fri, Mar 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$748 US$1,492
        50% off
        50% off
        US$1,492 US$748
      • JNB 08:20
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Sat, Mar 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Sat, Mar 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$782 US$1,492
        48% off
        48% off
        US$1,492 US$782
      • JNB 23:00
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        COO 13:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Wed, Mar 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Wed, Mar 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$783
        48% off
        US$1,492 US$783
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Tue, Apr 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Tue, Apr 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$808
        46% off
        US$1,492 US$808
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Wed, Apr 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Wed, Apr 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$825
        45% off
        US$1,492 US$825
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, Apr 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Mon, Apr 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$865
        42% off
        US$1,492 US$865
      • JNB 08:20
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 13:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Wed, Mar 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Sat, Mar 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$874
        41% off
        US$1,492 US$874
      • JNB 08:20
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Sun, Mar 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        COO 13:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Sat, Mar 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$948
        36% off
        US$1,492 US$948
      • JNB 18:00
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        COO 00:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, Apr 20 | Turkish Airlines
        COO 22:15
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Mon, Apr 27 | Turkish Airlines
        US$1,193
        20% off
        US$1,492 US$1,193
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        COO Invalid Date
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Thu, Mar 12 | Normal Airline
        COO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 16:00
        Cotonou - Johannesburg | Sat, Mar 14 | Normal Airline
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      • JNB 23:00
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        COO 11:40
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Thu, Mar 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$525 US$1,078
        51% off
        51% off
        US$1,078 US$525
      • JNB 23:00
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        COO 13:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Wed, Mar 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$534 US$1,078
        50% off
        50% off
        US$1,078 US$534
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Sun, May 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$541 US$1,078
        50% off
        50% off
        US$1,078 US$541
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, May 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$542
        50% off
        US$1,078 US$542
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Tue, May 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$542
        50% off
        US$1,078 US$542
      • JNB 23:00
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Sun, Mar 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$545
        49% off
        US$1,078 US$545
      • JNB 22:50
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Tue, Mar 31 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$557
        48% off
        US$1,078 US$557
      • JNB 08:20
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, Mar 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$596
        45% off
        US$1,078 US$596
      • JNB 08:20
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Mon, Mar 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$615
        43% off
        US$1,078 US$615
      • JNB 23:00
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Tue, Mar 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$862
        20% off
        US$1,078 US$862
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        COO Invalid Date
        Johannesburg - Cotonou | Thu, Mar 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Cotonou are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Johannesburg to Cotonou Flight Details

The distance between Johannesburg and Cotonou is about 4,568.15 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$525
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$680
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,568.15 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Cotonou route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou (JNB-COO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$525 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to COO on Thu, Mar 19), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$680 departing on Thu, Mar 12 and returning on Thu, Mar 19.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cotonou is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Cotonou, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Mar 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$525.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cotonou travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cotonou is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Cotonou on March 12, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$680.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cotonou, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (JNB-COO) is by far the most common option on this route: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
  • The time difference between Cotonou and Johannesburg is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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