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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.2% of flights from Johannesburg to Accra were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. Travelers seeking direct routes may find fewer options compared to those willing to consider connecting flights.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Accra?

The median direct flight time from Johannesburg to Accra is 6 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 15 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 4674 kilometers. Travelers should account for significant additional time when choosing flights with connections.

How much more do direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra typically cost 19% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $773, while connecting flights had a median price of $649. Direct flights accounted for approximately 19.4% of all available options in the trailing 90 days. This indicates a premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Johannesburg to Accra: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Accra

For travelers seeking 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 $541 to $782, with a median price of $669. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that opportunities for savings do arise.

When flying from Johannesburg to Accra, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 20.2% of recent fares being direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1. This means you will likely encounter a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Accra takes approximately 6h 5m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 15h 35m. This route is considered a long-haul journey, covering a distance of 4674 km.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Accra

Regular price: $584 - $897

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Accra is between $584 and $897. The current lowest deal is $644 with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now $644

Low $584

High $897

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra is March, with a median price of $547. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1132. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $547

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,132

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Accra

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$621

$664

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$664

$666

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$642

$667

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$696

$662

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$695

$666

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$634

$667

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$1,011 → $686

32%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,008 → $686

32%

3 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 27

$1,005 → $686

32%

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

$1,005 → $689

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg - Accra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Accra are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $416

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 5m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra typically take 6 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$486

Accra main airports to arrive at

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Accra.

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

💸 Flights from ~$487

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a useful alternative, serving as a regional hub with good West African connectivity.

📍 ~160 km from Accra (requires international border crossing into Togo).

💸 Flights from ~$1,093

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Oct 27

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,489

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From JNB

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,378

$1,887

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,370

$1,887

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,538

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$2,592

$2,171

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From JNB

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$2,203

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From JNB

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,556

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

Historically, the optimal booking window for 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 had an average price of $611. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $931.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Johannesburg to Accra is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $541. The median price for this route was $669. Prices above $782 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. Monitoring prices and booking when they fall below the good price threshold can help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra, with a median price of $416. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $556. The annual median price for this route was $669. April, however, was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $625.

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Johannesburg to Accra: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Accra

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Accra

Regular price: $584 - $897

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Accra is between $584 and $897. The current lowest deal is $644 with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now $644

Low $584

High $897

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

March

Cheapest

Flights from $547

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,132

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Accra

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$621

$664

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$664

$666

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$642

$667

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$696

$662

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$695

$666

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$634

$667

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$1,011 → $686

32%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,008 → $686

32%

3 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 27

$1,005 → $686

32%

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

$1,005 → $689

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg - Accra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Accra are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $416

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 5m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra typically take 6 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$486

Accra main airports to arrive at

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Accra.

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

💸 Flights from ~$487

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a useful alternative, serving as a regional hub with good West African connectivity.

Accra, Ghana

79% AI deal score

$2,556

$2,183

Save $373

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Accra

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg to Accra: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Accra

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Accra

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Accra

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg - Accra route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $416

Direct flights average 6h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Accra main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Accra

Best Elite deals to Accra

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Oct 20

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Dec 22

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

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

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

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

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

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Accra?

How much more do direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra cost?

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Flights to Accra from other cities

Johannesburg to Accra: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Accra

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Accra

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Accra

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Accra

Johannesburg - Accra route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $416

Direct flights average 6h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

South African Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Accra main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Accra

Best Elite deals to Accra

Oct 27

Oct 20

Sep 14

Dec 22

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Sep 29

Aug 27

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Dec 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

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

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

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