Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka are usually found in February or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Accra (ACC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Accra?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Accra, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Accra?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Accra (average of R8 971). Flying from Johannesburg to Accra in May is currently the most expensive (average of R12 341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ACC?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Accra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Accra at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Accra delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Accra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Accra flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Accra flights?
Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Accra
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Accra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Accra. Reviews last updated 28 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,South African, andASKY from Johannesburg to Accra to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports serve Johannesburg to Accra flights?
Even though Johannesburg has two airports capable of handling international flights, you can rest assured that your flight deal to Accra will always route you through OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) on its way to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (ACC). This is Ghana’s biggest and busiest airport, handling between 2.5 and 3 million passengers per annum. Connect to OR Tambo on the Gautrain from tourist areas Rosebank and Sandton, or use an e-haling service with your smartphone app. The check-in area for international departures is on the upper level at OR Tambo. Be sure to get to the airport at least a few hours before your flight departs to check in early, go through passport control and security, and get to your gate. Johannesburg is a big airport, defined as a global hub, so it can get busy before a host of international flights depart, mostly in the evenings.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Accra?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Accra from Johannesburg at this time. Airlines that offer a service between the two cities, usually with one stop, include Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways and Emirates. Remember that in the case of connections in Dubai and Cairo, you are flying north first before returning west to Accra, which makes the journey time longer.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg and Accra?
Since you won’t be flying direct to Accra, some options on Accra flight deals include flying via Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines (journey time of around 14h) or ASKY Airlines (journey time also around 14h), via Cairo International Airport (CAI) on EgyptAir (journey time of around 16h), via Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Emirates (journey time of around 20h), via Nairobi on Kenya Airways (journey time of around 11h), or via Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos (LOS) on Air Peace (journey time of around 22h). Each stopover city will require a plane change and may include a lengthy transit time between connecting flights, which explains the disparity in the times listed above, not the actual distance and travel time between the cities. So for example, even though Accra and Lagos are both in West Africa and therefore quite close to each other, there is a long stopover period if you fly via Lagos.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Accra?
South Africans travelling to Ghana can get a 30-day visa on arrival at Kotoka International Airport, Accra. Your passport must be valid for at least six months before departure (i.e. only expires six months after you fly), and you will need at least two blank pages in it for airport stamps when going through passport control.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Accra from Johannesburg?
For a flight from Johannesburg to Accra, you will be flying into Kotoka. Accra Kotoka (ACC) is just 2,4 km from the centre vof the city. Kotoka is the only Accra airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 5 airlines have flights to Accra Kotoka from Johannesburg on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Accra round-trip?
RwandAir, at R7 371, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Accra.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and South African. Users have found that RwandAir is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Accra one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for RwandAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 531. Users have also found prices from R3 943 and R4 327 on Emirates and Kenya Airways, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Accra?
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Accra is R5 571. On average you can expect to pay R10 568. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Accra Kotoka), can usually be booked for R11 934.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Accra?
Johannesburg to Accra flights have a stopover in Nairobi most often. Kigali sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Accra flights. Lomé ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg to Accra flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Accra flights?
Johannesburg to Accra flights have a stopover in Abuja the least frequently. Libreville sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Accra flights. Libreville is followed by Abidjan in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Accra flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Accra that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Accra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Accra?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Accra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Accra?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Accra (average of R8 971). Flying from Johannesburg to Accra in May is currently the most expensive (average of R12 341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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