How many flights from Accra to Johannesburg are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.3% of flights from Accra to Johannesburg were non-stop. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How long is the flight from Accra to Johannesburg?

The direct flight from Accra to Johannesburg typically takes 5 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 4674 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 13 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg are typically more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights had a median price of $923, representing an 11% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $830. Direct flights also constitute a smaller portion of the available routes, making up about 4.5% of options.

Flights From Accra

To Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Browse current best options from Accra. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Accra

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Johannesburg

Prices updated 5 days ago

458 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Sep 7, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Accra to Johannesburg

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Accra to Johannesburg

2026-11-21 – 2026-11-27
ACC - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$792
$609
Round trip
2026-10-10 – 2026-10-26
ACC - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$795
$610
Round trip
2026-10-22 – 2026-10-31
ACC - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$832
$610
Round trip
2026-10-19 – 2026-10-25
ACC - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
$864
$610
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-15
ACC - Johannesburg
87% AI deal score
$761
$610
Round trip
2026-11-22 – 2026-11-27
ACC - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$806
$610
Round trip
2026-10-11 – 2026-10-18
ACC - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
$865
$611
Round trip
2026-10-01 – 2026-10-31
ACC - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$781
$612
Round trip
2026-10-01 – 2026-10-17
ACC - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$794
$612
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-15
ACC - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$834
$612
Round trip

Accra to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Accra to Johannesburg takes about 5h 55m, though most itineraries include connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the overall travel time can vary significantly. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 15h 25m.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Accra to Johannesburg, fares are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, prices for this route typically ranged from $749–$1444, with a median of $935. Only about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is typically in March, with a median fare of $731. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $745, and May, with a median of $746. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The distance between Accra and Johannesburg is 4674 km, making this a long-haul flight. This significant distance often contributes to the longer travel times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

Regular price: $705 - $997

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

Regular prices for flights from Accra to Johannesburg typically range from 705 USD to 997 USD. The current lowest deal is 605 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 27.

now $605

Low $705

High $997

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is December, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1354. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $490

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,354

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Accra to Johannesburg

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$958

$704

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,095

$734

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,063

$732

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$938

$683

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$940

$712

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,014

$725

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$1,095 → $729

33%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$1,063 → $713

33%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

$1,040 → $714

31%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$950 → $627

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Accra to Johannesburg are above the typical level of $935.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or May for lower prices

Historically, March ($731), April ($745), and May ($746) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 55m

The median direct flight from Accra to Johannesburg takes 5h 55m, connecting flights take 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.3% of recent flights from Accra to Johannesburg are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Accra to Johannesburg are frequently available, appearing within a 30-day window.

Accra main airports to depart from

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$609

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$610

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the significant travel distance.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$827

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Accra to Johannesburg.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From ACC

Elite

Oct 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,029

$1,932

Save $1,097

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,070

$1,933

Save $1,137

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,044

$1,938

Save $1,106

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$2,885

$1,938

Save $947

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,018

$1,938

Save $1,080

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$2,886

$1,938

Save $948

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,031

$1,987

Save $1,044

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$2,878

$1,938

Save $940

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$2,865

$1,938

Save $927

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$2,777

$1,938

Save $839

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,028

$2,129

Save $899

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Nov 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$2,523

$1,938

Save $585

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Accra to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $756. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1293. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, show a higher average price of $995.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Accra to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $749. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $935, while prices in the upper quartile can reach $1444 or more.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Accra to Johannesburg are March, April, and May. In March, the median price was $731, followed closely by April at $745, and May at $746. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which is $935, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Related routes

More routes from Accra

Flights from Accra to Kumasi Flights from Accra to Lagos Flights from Accra to London Flights from Accra to Los Angeles Flights from Accra to Manchester Flights from Accra to Melbourne Flights from Accra to Miami Flights from Accra to Nairobi Flights from Accra to New York Flights from Accra to Seattle Flights from Accra to Sekondi-Takoradi Flights from Accra to Washington, D.C.

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Flights from Adelaide to Johannesburg Flights from Algiers to Johannesburg Flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg Flights from Auckland to Johannesburg Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg Flights from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Flights from Brazzaville to Johannesburg Flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg Flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg Flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Accra to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

Regular price: $705 - $997

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

Regular prices for flights from Accra to Johannesburg typically range from 705 USD to 997 USD. The current lowest deal is 605 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 27.

now $605

Low $705

High $997

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

December

Cheapest

Flights from $490

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,354

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Accra to Johannesburg

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$958

$704

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,095

$734

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,063

$732

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$938

$683

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$940

$712

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,014

$725

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$1,095 → $729

33%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$1,063 → $713

33%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

$1,040 → $714

31%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$950 → $627

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Accra to Johannesburg are above the typical level of $935.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or May for lower prices

Historically, March ($731), April ($745), and May ($746) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 55m

The median direct flight from Accra to Johannesburg takes 5h 55m, connecting flights take 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.3% of recent flights from Accra to Johannesburg are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Accra to Johannesburg are frequently available, appearing within a 30-day window.

Accra main airports to depart from

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$609

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$610

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the significant travel distance.

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$2,523

$1,938

Save $585

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Accra to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March, April, or May for lower prices

Direct flights take 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Accra main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 01

Oct 30

Oct 30

Dec 15

Oct 10

Dec 14

Oct 23

Dec 31

Dec 23

Dec 05

Oct 16

Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from Accra to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a Accra to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Accra to Johannesburg?

How many flights from Accra to Johannesburg are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Accra to Johannesburg?

How much do direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Accra

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Accra to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Accra to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Accra to Johannesburg

Accra - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March, April, or May for lower prices

Direct flights take 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Accra main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 01

Oct 30

Oct 30

Dec 15

Oct 10

Dec 14

Oct 23

Dec 31

Dec 23

Dec 05

Oct 16

Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from Accra to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a Accra to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Accra to Johannesburg?