Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, making Accra five hours ahead of Durham.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your RDU to ACC flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and ACC:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Accra Airport (ACC)
Currently, $1,678 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,706. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to ACC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights leaving Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Accra in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Accra Airport for March if you'd like to explore Accra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many places in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Accra. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Ghana, consider Tamale, about 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are highlights.