Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, making Accra eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to ACC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and ACC:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Accra Airport (ACC)
Rs199,402 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs326,819. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to ACC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to ACC.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Accra. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Accra Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ACC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ghana just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If there's time to check out another corner of Ghana, consider Tamale, roughly 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are highlights.
