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Kotoka International Airport (ACC) features several lounges including Adinkra Lounge in Terminal 2, Akwaaba Lounge, and Sanbra Priority Lounge in Terminal 3. Members and holders of registered cards get priority unrestricted access. In addition, any traveler, regardless of the airline they’re flying in, can access the lounges at a reduced cost.

Downtown Accra lies about 6 miles from Kotoka International Airport (ACC). There are various transportation options linking the two destinations, including buses, hotel shuttles, and taxis. Taxis provide the quickest and most convenient option, as they cover the distance in about 25min.

If you’ve just arrived from New York and are looking to change your dollars into Ghanian cedi, you’ll have several options at your disposal. You can locate them in the arrival terminal.

Suppose you want to explore Accra in a car. In that case, rent a car. There are numerous car agencies that offer services at ACC, including Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise. Their desks are located in the arrival terminal.

Among airlines operating New York 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 and Accra.

Flights from New York to Accra may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually 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 to Accra:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $756 round-trip via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), 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.

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

• Lome (LFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 10% of one-stop connections

Lome (LFW) 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 to Accra route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,358 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,519, a difference of $161. 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 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 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 to Accra takes 10h 13m, covering 5,117 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York 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 $1,427. 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 $8,422. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Accra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $628, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating New York 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 58m, compared with 12h 43m via Lome (LFW) and 14h 11m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ).

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Accra range from $1,194 to $1,733, with an average of $1,427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,194 counts as a good deal.

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