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August 15 - August 31

Cheapest

ACC - Johannesburg

$933

$678

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August 2 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

ACC - Johannesburg

$991

$678

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September 8 - September 19

Cheapest

ACC - Johannesburg

$859

$678

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September 1 - September 10

Cheapest

ACC - Johannesburg

$855

$678

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July 16 - July 25

Earliest

ACC - Johannesburg

$703

$679

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October 14 - October 21

ACC - Johannesburg

$933

$679

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August 23 - September 8

ACC - Johannesburg

$935

$679

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August 16 - September 1

ACC - Johannesburg

$934

$679

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August 15 - August 22

Best

ACC - Johannesburg

$979

$679

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July 23 - July 30

ACC - Johannesburg

$710

$679

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Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Accra to Johannesburg takes about 22h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a substantial distance, and given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, the overall travel time reflects the need for transfers. You can expect a significant portion of your travel day to be spent in transit.

When looking for cheap flights from Accra to Johannesburg, prices typically range from $741–$1310, with a median of $844. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is typically in March, with a median fare of $731. Following closely are April and May, with median fares of $745 and $746 respectively. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Accra to Johannesburg connect at least once. Only 4.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg. For the majority of itineraries, which include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

Regular price: $799 - $1,178

Prices for flights from Accra to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Accra to Johannesburg is between $799 and $1178. The current lowest deal is $678 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 15-Aug 31.

now $678

Low $799

High $1,178

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is March, with a median price of $731. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1359. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $731

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,359

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Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Accra to Johannesburg

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Rwandair Express

$812

$711

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$700

$723

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$760

$711

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$725

$724

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$692

$713

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$756

$720

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$1,030 → $708

31%

6 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 8

$991 → $678

32%

2 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 7

$1,038 → $727

30%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$1,031 → $725

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Accra to Johannesburg are below the typical level, with prices around $678.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $731.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect connecting flights for this route.

Flights from Accra to Johannesburg typically take 22h 45m with two stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 4.5% of deals are direct, making connecting flights the most common option.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights.

South African Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Accra to Johannesburg appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Accra main airports to depart from

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Accra to Johannesburg.

📍 ~2 km from Accra city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$678

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Accra to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$678

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for your journey to Johannesburg.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1167

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is a useful alternative for easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes.

📍 ~29 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1167

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein Airport is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services and good infrastructure.

📍 ~300 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$850

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is a reliable regional airport serving the eastern part of the country.

📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$958

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International Airport is a domestic option for northern Gauteng travelers, avoiding major hub congestion.

📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$985

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International Airport is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$4,343

From ACC

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$4,416

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Accra to Johannesburg is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $756. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly to an average of $995. For bookings made 60 or more days out, the average price is even higher, at approximately $1293.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Accra to Johannesburg is considered to be $741 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the last 90 days. The median price for this route has been $844, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1310.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Accra to Johannesburg, with a median price of $731. April and May also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $745 and $746 respectively. These months are typically more affordable than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $844.

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