Cheapest airlines flights from Accra to Johannesburg

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Accra to Johannesburg, including Rwandair, South African Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. South African Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Rwandair logo Rwandair
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Asky Airlines logo Asky Airlines
Air Tanzania logo Air Tanzania
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Accra to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$671, and round-trip direct flights start at US$679.

Displayed flight fares from Accra to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Accra to Johannesburg Flight Details

The distance between Accra and Johannesburg is about 4,677.02 km. The average flying time from Accra to Johannesburg is around 5 hours 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$429
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$491
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,677.02 km
Average flight time5 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Accra–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Accra to Johannesburg?

The average price of round-trip flights from Accra to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Accra to Johannesburg are found during Jan, with an average price of US$608. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Aug, with an average price of up to US$889.

US$889
US$749
US$608
US$468
    Cheapest
  • US$665
    Feb
  • US$744
    Mar
  • US$790
    Apr
  • US$839
    May
  • US$710
    Jun
  • US$796
    Jul
  • US$889
    Aug
  • US$820
    Sep
  • US$694
    Oct
  • US$671
    Nov
  • US$692
    Dec
  • US$608
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Accra to Johannesburg?

Average weekly flight prices from Accra to Johannesburg by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

US$767
US$683
US$599
US$515
  • US$599
    Mon
  • US$767
    Tue
  • US$663
    Wed
  • US$640
    Thu
  • US$600
    Fri
  • US$625
    Sat
  • US$703
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Accra to Johannesburg (ACC-JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, EgyptAir offers one-way fares as low as US$429 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ACC to JNB on Sat, Feb 28), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$491 departing on Fri, Feb 27 and returning on Wed, Mar 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Accra to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 55 minutes to fly from Accra to Johannesburg.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Accra to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: -/-/T/-/-/-/S -- SA053 (20:21) South African Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- SA057 (20:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Accra to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Feb 28, with one-way flights priced at just US$429.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is South African Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Accra to Johannesburg is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Accra to Johannesburg on February 20, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at US$491.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Kotoka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (ACC-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Accra is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Accra to Johannesburg

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Accra to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, EgyptAir provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Accra to Johannesburg, with fares starting at US$533.

US$371
US$533
US$695
US$857
US$1,019
EgyptAir
US$533
EgyptAir
Rwandair
US$595
Rwandair
Asky Airlines
US$669
Asky Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
US$691
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways
US$769
Kenya Airways
South African Airways
US$1,019
South African Airways