2
Airlines
7×
Per week
$673
From (live)
via ET
6.5h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Accra (ACC)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
5 047 km
Accra
Kotoka International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↔ stableLowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
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🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines
ET
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Johannesburg -> Accra (JNB-ACC) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Accra connects South Africa’s largest city with Ghana’s capital, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and passengers connecting between southern and western Africa. Block time is about six and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-ACC: South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wider spread of schedules across the week.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-ACC
JNB-ACC fares rise around the December holidays and major regional events. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana and a commercial centre of West Africa, a coastal city with a growing business sector. For travellers from Johannesburg it is most often a business or trade destination, linking the southern and western ends of the continent.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Accra? Direct JNB-ACC flights are operated by South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-ACC flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 6.5 hours. The JNB-ACC route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-ACC flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-ACC? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Accra? Accra uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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