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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 2:10
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 2:25.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 5h 55m, covering 7 514 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R9 596 to R12 881, with an average of R11 010 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 596 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R11 010. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 680 return via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared with R14 289 for direct.

South African is the only airline operating Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R9 971 to R54 631. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 517, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Accra Kotoka (ACC) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

One-stop flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 0% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 102 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R13 621, a difference of R3 519. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only South African operates flights between Accra and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Kigali Intl (KGL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 32m, compared to 15h 36m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 16h 05m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 2 hours ahead of Accra (South Africa Time vs Ghana Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• South African: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Kenya Airways, as the first African airline to utilize Eni's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), is dedicated to environmental sustainability. They have blended JetA1 fuel with Eni Biojet for their flights, significantly reducing carbon emissions. This initiative is a global example of the future of aviation travel, emphasizing its commitment to reducing the airline industry's environmental impact.

RwandAir is committed to providing inclusive services for visually impaired individuals. Their trained staff offers personalized assistance during check-in, boarding, and throughout the flight. Specialized equipment and tactile guiding systems are available to aid visually impaired passengers. In-flight announcements and safety instructions are provided in both visual and auditory formats.

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) provides convenient access to various cities and destinations within the country and the Southern African region. Some of the nearby cities easily reachable from JNB include Pretoria – the administrative capital of South Africa, as well as Sandton, Kempton Park, and Midrand – all of which are well-connected and accessible through various transportation options from the airport.

There are various ways to get to Downtown Johannesburg from the airport. The preferred mode of transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is taking the Gautrain, which stops at two stations before reaching Sandton Gautrain Station. The journey is swift, completed in just 14 minutes. Trains depart from the Johannesburg Airport every half an hour.