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$437+ Cheap flights from Accra (ACC) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACC — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Accra Kotoka to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Accra to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Accra (ACC) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$576
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$437
(ASKY)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$685

Good round-trip deal

$894 or less

Good one-way deal

$741 or less
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Cheapest flights from Accra to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Accra to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:00 pmACC - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/2210:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop14h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$576
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:20 pmACC - JNB
1 stop11h 00mRwandAir
Sun 11/163:10 amJNB - ACC
1 stop11h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 8/18$582
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:30 pmACC - JNB
1 stop22h 50mRwandAir
Tue 10/284:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop21h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 8/16$583
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:00 pmACC - JNB
1 stop29h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2210:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop32h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$594
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:50 pmACC - JNB
1 stop16h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 11/1912:05 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop28h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/17$602
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/212:20 pmACC - JNB
1 stop22h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/148:20 amJNB - ACC
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$603
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/512:20 pmACC - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/3010:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop14h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$609
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:00 pmACC - JNB
1 stop29h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/2710:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop14h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$614
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:00 pmACC - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/242:30 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$619
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:20 pmACC - JNB
1 stop23h 00mRwandAir
Sun 11/163:10 amJNB - ACC
1 stop11h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 8/18$623
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:20 pmACC - JNB
1 stop11h 00mRwandAir
Thu 11/203:10 amJNB - ACC
1 stop11h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 8/17$626
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:30 pmACC - JNB
1 stop22h 50mRwandAir
Sun 10/194:50 pmJNB - ACC
1 stop21h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 8/16$627

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Accra to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 9/19

8:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/22

2:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 50m

$576

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 11/14

1:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/16

3:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$582

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 11/14

1:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

3:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$582

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 11/14

1:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

3:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$582

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 10/17

1:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/23

4:50 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$583

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/23

4:50 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$583

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

3:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$583

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Fri 10/17

1:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

4:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$583

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Wed 10/8

1:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

4:50 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$583

AccraJohannesburg

ACC - JNB

ACCJNB

Accra Kotoka

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

4:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$583

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Airports
ACC

For a smooth departure, use self-check-in kiosks at ACC with friendly staff ready to assist.

Read more about ACCby Daniel Scheffler
JNB

Upon arrival at JNB, ensure you have two blank pages in your passport to avoid entry issues.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on ACC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Accra to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Accra with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Accra to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ACC to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Accra to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $637.

What’s the fastest layover option from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Kigali (KGL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kigali (KGL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, South African, and ASKY from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
ASKY
7.5
Good
61 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
276 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Accra to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Accra Kotoka (ACC) if they book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Kotoka has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 6 airlines. Accra Kotoka is conveniently located just 1.5 mi from Accra’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as $582, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Accra in 11h. Accra and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 2901 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $303. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from $534, and Kenya Airways, from $555. You may be able to fly from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $728. While the most popular route (Accra Kotoka - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $576 on average our data indicates $1,008 when flying from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a layover in Addis Ababa most of the time.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Accra to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Accra to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Accra to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Accra to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Accra to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Accra to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Accra to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Accra to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Accra to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapest$303Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$534Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$555Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$579Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ASKYCheapest$645Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$753Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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