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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 2:10 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 2:25 am.

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 nonstop flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 5h 55m, covering 2,901 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $594 to $784, with an average of $677 over the past 12 months. Anything below $594 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $677. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $602 round-trip via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared to $900 for nonstop.

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% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $610 to $4,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $578, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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.

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 2h 14m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $627 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $767, a difference of $140.

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 at 13h 33m, compared with 15h 23m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 15h 54m 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 Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gold Reef City. 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 always 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.