Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, making Accra five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Every week, there are five Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, take the 18:15 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:25 with United Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IAD to ACC flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Accra (and then seeing more of Ghana!) is easy with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport.
United is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating IAD to ACC flights, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IAD and ACC include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Accra Airport (ACC)
At the moment, P34,073 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P65,438. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to ACC.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to ACC.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Accra in March.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Accra Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Accra, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many cities in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've seen Accra. Around 193 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana and is around 434 kilometers north of Accra. No journey is complete without dropping by CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.