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Cheapest return flight
R14 357
Typical prices: R13 061-R19 541
Ethiopian Air
Fri 30/11Fri 7/12
JNB - COO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 088
Typical prices: R7 172-R11 546
ASKY
Tue 11/12
JNB - COO • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Cotonou

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cotonou

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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23:00 - 12:05Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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12:50 - 3:55Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R14 357Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Dec 3
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23:00 - 12:05Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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12:50 - 3:55Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 081Ethiopian Air
1 day ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 3
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23:00 - 12:05Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:50 - 3:55Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 081Ethiopian Air
1 day ago
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 12:05Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:50 - 3:55Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 328Ethiopian Air
1 day ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Apr 1
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5:00 - 14:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
10h 25m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Lome
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12:05 - 0:05Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m2 stops Lome Kinshasa N'djili
R16 102ASKY
3+ days ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Apr 1
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5:00 - 14:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
10h 25m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Lome
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12:05 - 0:05Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m2 stops Lome Kinshasa N'djili
R16 152ASKY
3+ days ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Apr 1
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5:00 - 14:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
10h 25m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Lome
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12:05 - 0:05Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m2 stops Lome Kinshasa N'djili
R16 217ASKY
1 day ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:00 - 14:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
10h 25m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Lome
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17:00 - 21:30Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m2 stops Libreville Brazzaville Maya Maya
R20 021Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:00 - 14:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cotonou Cotonou
10h 25m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Lome
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12:50 - 3:55Cotonou  Cotonou-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R20 021Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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16:20 - 12:05Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Cotonou Cotonou
20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole
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12:50 - 14:10Cotonou  Cotonou-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
24h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R22 079Multiple Airlines
18 hours ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Cotonou

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What is the cheapest flight to Cotonou?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cotonou is the cheapest route at R14 357 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cotonou?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Cotonou costs R15 129, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 802, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R17 566.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cotonou?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Cotonou at R14 357 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R17 288.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cotonou?

Night flights to Cotonou are the cheapest at R14 522 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R21 733.

What is a good deal for flights to Cotonou?

Flights under R13 061 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cotonou at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R12 713.

Key details for flights to Cotonou

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R9 088
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cotonou

When to book flights to Cotonou

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Your questions about flights to Cotonou, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Cotonou is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cotonou is around R13 061 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Cotonou?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cotonou are from Johannesburg, starting at R14 357 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cotonou?

    Fly Gabon operates the most flights from South Africa to Cotonou at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Cotonou. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Cotonou flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cotonou, a good return fare is around R13 061. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cotonou in January. Return fares historically average R10 834, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R7 211 on a return flight. Evening flights to Cotonou average R14 522 compared to R21 733 for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Cotonou

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cotonou? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,6
ASKYOverall score based on 61 reviews
7,6Boarding
7,7Comfort
6,3Entertainment
7,5Food
7,9Crew
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Apparently, Asky airline baggage policy is slightly different from the Ethiopian airline policy and for this reason, I encounter an issue with them and I had to refer them to the Ethiopian airline policy whom I booked my flight with before they allowed me to bored the flight.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Apparently, Asky airline baggage policy is slightly different from the Ethiopian airline policy and for this reason, I encounter an issue with them and I had to refer them to the Ethiopian airline policy whom I booked my flight with before they allowed me to bored the flight.

The stewardesses not being irritated by customers, but understanding that everyones comfort and requests should be handled with respect and understanding, not showing their obvious annoyance. I observed 2 people being treated rudely. I would never my staff to treat anyone so disrespectfully.

All around pleasant experience. Flight crew were efficient and polite. And the flight was on time.

I was not allowed to board my flight due to a booking error with Kayak which customer service has not responded to me about yet. I had to book another flight at the airport.

The flight attendants were great, the food was also very good. The entertainment in the plane could be improved by including screens to watch shows/ movies.

Boarding confusion, just asked for a cup of water and the crew answers was shocking

Retard cuisant et criard. Inadmissible. Corruption et pratique non recommandable du personnel chargé de faire le Check des billets avant de passer au comptoir d’enregistrement. La dame qui me recevait voulait à tout prix me coller pour se faire d’argent. L’avion devrait faire escale à Douala donc on ne descend pas au sol. Pourquoi me demander où exiger que je devrais avoir un visa sur le Cameroun. C’est inadmissible. J’allais au Tchad et elle sait bien que je n’avais pas non plus besoin de visa compte tenu des accords de réciprocité entre état. J’avais mon visa et pourtant elle insistait. Ce qui était marrant ces collègues étaient complices. J’ai dû hausser le ton et l’insulter proprement. Mon adrénaline a monté. Trop de corrompus et moins de gens intègres dans vos rangs que ce soit à Cotonou et surtout à Accra. A Cotonou à l’agence principale, il vous faut un audit pour le personnel chargé de ventes des billets. Merci de transmettre à Asky

They take your hang luggage and it never arrives to your destination. They don’t follow seating arrangements

The crew were good but I still did not have my luggage till now I keep checking no response

My Ethiopian flight was cancelled without Kayak informing me. I found out through my sister who picked the same flight via Expedia. When i informed Kayak, they failed to put me on another flight…stating they are waiting to hear back from Ethiopia airlines. After receiving no response for 2 weeks, I asked Kayak for a refund. And again, no response. Thus, I had to call my credit card company to dispute the transaction. Thank you chase for being understanding. However, I DO NOT recommend flying with Ethiopian airlines or booking through Kayak. Terrible customer service especially when it entails refunding people their money.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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