Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
Washington DC is five hours behind Accra and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from ACC to IAD start at 22:20 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with United Airlines. In total, there are five weekly Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ACC to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
United is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
With an impressive 87.23% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier offering ACC to IAD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ACC and IAD:
Cairo Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Lome Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
$1,233 is the lowest price for a one-way Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,510. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from ACC to IAD by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Accra Airport, data shows 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Accra to Accra Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ACC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IAD if you have a late Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Washington Dulles Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Accra Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.