Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, making Cotonou eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to COO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between LAX and COO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Rs235,593 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs598,965. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to COO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Pick up a Cotonou Airport rental car and discover Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to central Cotonou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cotonou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to COO in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to discover other corners of Benin. Journey about 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to check off its must-visit sights. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou, Djougou is another favourite stop in Benin. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
