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. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Accra?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Accra has a median duration of 6 hours and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 4674 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 15 hours and 35 minutes.

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

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra were approximately 19% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $773, while connecting flights had a median price of $649. Direct flights constituted about 19.4% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-09-22 – 2026-09-23
JNB - Accra
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$682
$638
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$650
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$651
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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: $624 - $1,013

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Accra is typically between $624 and $1013. The current lowest deal is $535 with South African Airways, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 26.

now $535

Low $624

High $1,013

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, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$896

$832

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$713

$670

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$701

$678

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$754

$665

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$806

$681

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$756

$688

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 29

$1,037 → $685

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,012 → $671

34%

5 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 31

$1,031 → $694

33%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$1,006 → $683

32%

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 at $535.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $547. December and November also offer good prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 5m

The median direct flight time is 6 hours, 5 minutes. Connecting flights average 15 hours, 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways provides direct flights on this route. Connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways: 1 direct deal

South African Airways has offered 1 direct deal recently, making it a key option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to Accra appear frequently, with 20% good prices historically.

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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Accra, Ghana

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From JNB

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Accra, Ghana

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,403

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Rwandair Express

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From JNB

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Accra, Ghana

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$2,439

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

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

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, with 75% of prices observed at or below $782. This threshold of $541 represents the lower quartile of prices seen over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra, with a median price of $416. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $556. The annual median price for this route was $669. While April had a median price of $625, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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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: $624 - $1,013

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Accra is typically between $624 and $1013. The current lowest deal is $535 with South African Airways, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 26.

now $535

Low $624

High $1,013

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, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$896

$832

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$713

$670

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$701

$678

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$754

$665

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$806

$681

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Accra

Johannesburg (JNB) - Accra (ACC)

Kenya Airways

$756

$688

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 29

$1,037 → $685

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,012 → $671

34%

5 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 31

$1,031 → $694

33%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$1,006 → $683

32%

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 at $535.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $547. December and November also offer good prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 5m

The median direct flight time is 6 hours, 5 minutes. Connecting flights average 15 hours, 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways provides direct flights on this route. Connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways: 1 direct deal

South African Airways has offered 1 direct deal recently, making it a key option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to Accra appear frequently, with 20% good prices historically.

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

81% AI deal score

$2,439

$1,987

Save $452

Ethiopian Airlines

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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

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 5m

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways: 1 direct deal

Deals appear frequently

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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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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More routes from Johannesburg

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

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 5m

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways: 1 direct deal

Deals appear frequently

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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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?