Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York is five hours behind Accra and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ACC to EWR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ACC and EWR:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Rs217,548 is the best price for a one-way Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs268,562. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ACC to EWR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ACC to EWR.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
Of the departures from Accra Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Accra Airport from central Accra, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ACC:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Explore without limits with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from New York Newark Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in September.
When booking your flight from Accra Airport to New York Newark Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.
