Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra is five hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DCA to ACC flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport. Many travellers pass through New York John F. Kennedy Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Accra Airport (ACC)
Right now, $916 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,498. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to ACC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to ACC.
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Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
71% of flights departing from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DCA? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Reserve a hotel near ACC if you have a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Accra in March.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Accra Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Accra, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
You've seen Accra, now it's time to discover other corners of Ghana. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to tick off its top sights. From Manhyia Palace to Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another favourite stop in Ghana. No visit is complete without checking out CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.
