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

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 and lands at 17:00
• Latest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 21:00.

The flight takes about 6h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Accra:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Accra takes 6h 05m, covering 7 501 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 Johannesburg to Accra range from R9 489 to R12 953, with an average of R10 978 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 489 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the R10 978 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 147 return via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared with R12 473 for direct.

South African is the only airline operating Johannesburg to Accra flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 821 to R75 210. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Accra are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 680, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg to Accra may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Accra Kotoka (ACC).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Johannesburg to Accra route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Johannesburg to Accra. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R9 657 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R11 502, a difference of R1 845.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only South African operates flights between Johannesburg and Accra.

Flying via Kigali Intl (KGL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 04m, compared to 13h 31m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 15h 37m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

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

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