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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Accra Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $903. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Accra.$903 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $903, select.

Accra.$941 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.

Accra.$942 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.

Accra.$943 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $943, select.

Accra.$943 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $943, select.

Accra.$954 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Accra.$955 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.

Accra.$959 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.

Accra.$960 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.

Accra.$960 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.

Accra.$962 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $962, select.

Accra.$962 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $962, select.

Accra.$963 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $963, select.

Accra.$964 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $964, select.

Accra.$964 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $964, select.

Accra.$965 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Accra.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $965, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$903
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	6 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	South African Airways
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Accra: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Johannesburg to Accra?

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Accra is $903. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Accra?

6 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Accra.

Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Accra?

South African Airways flies direct from Johannesburg to Accra.

How many flights are there a week from Johannesburg to Accra?

As of August 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Accra.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Accra is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Accra Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Accra Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Johannesburg to Accra Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Accra?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Accra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Accra?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Accra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC): What you need to know

Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) out of here.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport flight.
Accra is two hours behind Johannesburg. Accra Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from 5 direct services every week between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC). This is the most popular route, with South African Airways offering a 10:55am departure from JNB to ACC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to ACC.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport with South African Airways.
South African Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JNB to ACC.
South African Airways is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to ACC departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- Kigali International Airport (KGL)
JNB is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
75% of flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

You can get to HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Johannesburg to ACC flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:

About Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ACC:

Getting from Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra

Accra Kotoka International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Accra. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport is $488. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $903. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Johannesburg to ACC by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Johannesburg to ACC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Find an affordable flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

December is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Accra based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Johannesburg to ACC plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Accra to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Accra

Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Accra Kotoka International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Accra:
National Museum of Ghana and Osu Castle are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Accra itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Labadi Pleasure Beach.

Explore more of Ghana

Kumasi is just one of the many places in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've seen Accra. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Any trip through Ghana wouldn't feel complete without exploring Takoradi. Public Beach Takoradi is a highlight in this destination, which is around 193 kilometres southwest of Accra.