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

• Earliest: departs at 4:45 pm and lands at 2:36 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 3:31 am.

The flight takes about 9h 51m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Accra:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Accra takes 9h 51m, covering 5,117 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 New York to Accra range from $1,185 to $1,751, with an average of $1,443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,185 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of $1,443. 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 $1,013 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $1,686 for nonstop.

Delta is the only airline operating New York to Accra flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Accra flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening 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 $897 to $7,442. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Accra flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Accra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $612, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

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).

Afternoon 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 New York to Accra route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

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

• Lome (LFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from New York to Accra. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,367 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,546, a difference of $179.

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 Delta operates flights between New York and Accra.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 41m, compared with 14h 07m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 15h via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.