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August 1 - August 2

Cheapest

JNB - Accra

$733

$635

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July 21 - July 28

JNB - Accra

$756

$643

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July 30 - July 31

JNB - Accra

$770

$643

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July 25 - July 26

JNB - Accra

$769

$647

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July 16 - July 30

JNB - Accra

$724

$647

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August 2 - August 9

JNB - Accra

$712

$649

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July 1 - July 2

Best

Earliest

JNB - Accra

$800

$650

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July 14 - July 23

JNB - Accra

$742

$650

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July 1 - July 29

Earliest

JNB - Accra

$704

$650

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July 18 - July 19

JNB - Accra

$770

$650

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Accra

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Accra, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $416. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $556, and April, with a median fare of $625. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Accra typically range from $525–$774, with a median price of $664. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 19.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra. For the majority of journeys that include a stop, the typical number of connections is one. This means you should generally expect at least one layover when flying between these two cities.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Accra takes approximately 15h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Given the long-haul nature of this route, travelers should anticipate a substantial amount of travel time.

The distance between Johannesburg and Accra is approximately 4674 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Accra

Regular price: $633 - $967

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Accra is between $633 and $967. The current lowest deal is $635 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 1-Aug 2.

now $635

Low $633

High $967

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra is December, with a median price of $416. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1147. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $416

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,147

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Accra

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$785

$667

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$788

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$783

$683

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$724

$659

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$785

$670

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$785

$671

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,018 → $675

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,010 → $687

32%

6 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 21

$1,014 → $692

32%

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

$997 → $677

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg - Accra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Accra are near the typical level at $635.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra, with a median of $416.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 15h 35m

Flights from Johannesburg to Accra are long-haul, with a median duration of 15h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 80.6% of deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to Accra route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Accra are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Accra.

📍 ~25 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$635

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip from Johannesburg to Accra.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1121

Accra main airports to arrive at

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Accra.

📍 ~2 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$635

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Kumasi (KMS)

Kumasi is a major domestic hub within Ghana, offering frequent connections to the capital and reliable regional travel.

📍 ~135 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$901

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is the closest international airport to Accra and a major regional hub.

📍 ~175 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1061

Takoradi (TKD)

Takoradi is a domestic alternative within Ghana, useful for travelers in the western Greater Accra region.

📍 ~175 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1044

Port Bouet (ABJ)

Port Bouet is a major international gateway with extensive European and African connections and modern infrastructure.

📍 ~410 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International is the largest aviation hub in the region with the most international destinations.

📍 ~400 km from Accra (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Accra

75% AI deal score

$2,388

From JNB

Accra, Ghana

74% AI deal score

$2,634

From JNB

Elite

Jul 08

Accra, Ghana

73% AI deal score

$2,635

From JNB

Elite

Jul 07

Accra, Ghana

72% AI deal score

Accra, Ghana

47% AI deal score

$4,828

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Johannesburg to Accra is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $586. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $619, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $611. Prices generally increase for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $931, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $829.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Johannesburg to Accra is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $525. Historically, the median price for this route has been $664. Prices above $774 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers can use the $525 threshold as a benchmark for finding favorable prices.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, December has typically been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra, with a median price of $416. March also showed favorable pricing with a median of $556. The annual median price for this route is $664, with April being the most expensive month, having a median price of $625.

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