Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Accra

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From Johannesburg to Accra

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. 11 airlines have flights to Accra Kotoka from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways flying from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Accra for under R8 600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Accra for under R8 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R8 597, but on average you can expect to pay R9 129.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra for under R9 800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 5 direct flights from Johannesburg to Accra under R9 800. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Accra is less than R10 694.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Accra for under R8 700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Accra within the next 7 days for less than R8 700.

How popular is this Johannesburg to Accra flight route?

Within the past month, 7 132 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Accra round-trip?

Qatar Airways, at R8 597, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Accra.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include RwandAir and ASKY.

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 R4 000. Users have also found prices from R4 452 and R4 790 on Kenya Airways and Egypt Air, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Accra?

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Accra is R4 974. On average you can expect to pay R7 315. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Accra Kotoka), can usually be booked for R8 645.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Accra?

Consider Emirates, Ethiopian Air or ASKY when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Accra.

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.