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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is one of the United States’ largest airports. The airport features six passenger terminals and well over 100 gates. To aid travelers to get around the airport effortlessly, the AirTrain system connects the terminals and other airport facilities like parking lots and the car rental facility. It is also easily accessible from other public transit means including the bus and the subway system.

JFK has private lounges in each terminal. Many grant credit card holders or regular fliers access. You can also pay a charge to enter certain lounges. The Air France Lounge close to Gate 1 of Terminal 1, the Delta Sky Club and the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4, and the Galleries Lounge in Terminal 7 are among the coolest lounges at JFK Airport. All provide complimentary drinks and beverages, while some include showers and workplaces.

If your flight to Accra is late, consider retreating to the Accra Marriott Hotel. This quaint establishment is a short drive from ACC and approximately 15 minutes from Labadi Beach by car. Alternatively, Airport View Hotel is cost-friendly and in proximity to both ACC and the National Museum of Ghana.

If you have any inquiries about Accra like its popular attractions or how to navigate public transit in the city, be sure to visit the Information Desk close to the baggage claim hall. The airport personnel there can provide you with the city’s maps and answer all of your questions.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Accra.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Accra Kotoka (ACC).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $999 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $1,662 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 12% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,369 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,522, a difference of $153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra takes 10h 13m, covering 5,105 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra:

• Earliest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 2:38 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 3:53 am.

The flight takes about 10h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% below the route average of $1,445. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,075 to $7,746. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $635, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 43m, compared with 14h 06m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 17h 04m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Accra is 4 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Ghana Mean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra range from $1,192 to $1,747, with an average of $1,445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,192 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Accra route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.