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

Across 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 was typically 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 approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 4674 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 13 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this significant difference in travel time 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 90 days, 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 make up a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for about 4.5% of all flights.

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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: $723 - $1,009

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

The regular price range for flights from Accra to Johannesburg is typically between $723 and $1009. The current lowest deal is $612 with Kenya Airways, for travel from November 11 to November 13.

now $612

Low $723

High $1,009

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$937

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$936

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$803

$972

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$818

$770

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$818

$852

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$855

$740

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$928 → $631

32%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$928 → $635

32%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$975 → $689

29%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$903 → $635

30%

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 at $612.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 55m

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg typically average 5h 55m, while connecting flights average 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.7% of routes from Accra to Johannesburg, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is a carrier offering direct flights on the Accra to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Accra to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in 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)

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,057

$1,963

Save $1,094

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,046

$1,966

Save $1,080

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,146

$2,123

Save $1,023

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,135

$2,123

Save $1,012

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,120

$2,129

Save $991

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$2,737

$1,938

Save $799

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Dec 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$2,721

$1,962

Save $759

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,012

$2,123

Save $889

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,057

$2,123

Save $934

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,029

$2,123

Save $906

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From ACC

Elite

Oct 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,119

$2,123

Save $996

Rwandair Express

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. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this period had an average price of $756. In contrast, booking 60+ days out saw average prices rise to $1293. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, were higher at an average of $995.

A flight from Accra to Johannesburg is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $749. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $935, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1444.

Historically, March, April, and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Accra to Johannesburg. In March, the median price was $731, while April and May also offered competitive median prices of $745 and $746, respectively. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which is $935.

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Accra to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Accra to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Accra to Johannesburg

Regular price: $723 - $1,009

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

The regular price range for flights from Accra to Johannesburg is typically between $723 and $1009. The current lowest deal is $612 with Kenya Airways, for travel from November 11 to November 13.

now $612

Low $723

High $1,009

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$937

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$936

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$803

$972

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$818

$770

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$818

$852

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ACC - Johannesburg

Accra (ACC) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$855

$740

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$928 → $631

32%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$928 → $635

32%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$975 → $689

29%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$903 → $635

30%

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 at $612.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 55m

Direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg typically average 5h 55m, while connecting flights average 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.7% of routes from Accra to Johannesburg, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is a carrier offering direct flights on the Accra to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Accra to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in 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

89% AI deal score

$3,119

$2,123

Save $996

Rwandair Express

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

March is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

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Oct 01

Oct 09

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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

March is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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 25

Oct 28

Oct 01

Oct 09

Oct 05

Oct 19

Dec 22

Dec 02

Oct 09

Oct 30

Oct 28

Oct 05

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?