Travelling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The timezone in Accra is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Jacksonville.
To ensure you catch your JAX to ACC flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Accra Airport. New York John F. Kennedy Airport is a top stopover on the JAX to ACC route.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from JAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Jacksonville to Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near JAX. Whether you have an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Accra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
If you're getting in on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Accra Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ACC:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Accra Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Accra in March.
Before locking in your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Accra Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Accra, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JAX to ACC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Tamale is another must-experience destination in Ghana and is around 434 kilometres north of Accra. No trip is complete without experiencing CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.
