Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Accra is two hours behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from JNB to ACC start at 10:55 — the earliest with South African Airways. The last departure is at 18:20 with South African Airways. In total, you can choose from five weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JNB to ACC flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Accra (and then seeing more of Ghana!) is easy with South African Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with South African Airways on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JNB to ACC flights is South African Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between JNB and ACC:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Accra Airport (ACC)
R 5,402 is currently the best price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,563. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JNB to ACC.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport to central Accra has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Accra. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Accra Airport for March if you'd like to go to Accra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to ACC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ghana waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. No visit is complete without checking out CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.