Direct Flights from New York to Accra
Nonstop service from JFK to ACC on Delta. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi), had a population of 284,124, and the larger Greater Accra Region, 3,245 km2 (1,253 sq mi), had a population of 5.46 million. The name "Accra" sometimes refers to the territory of the Accra Metropolitan District as it existed before 2008, when it covered 199.4 km2 (77.0 sq mi).
Top things to do in Accra
- Osu Castle is a castle located in Osu, a neighborhood of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
- The National Museum, also known as the National Museum of Ghana, is a museum located in Accra, Ghana.
- The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum is located in downtown Accra, the capital of Ghana.
- Fort de Goede Hoop is a historic Dutch fort located in Senya Beraku, Central Region, Ghana. Established in 1667, it was the last fort built by the Dutch on the Gold Coast and played a role in the gold and slave trade.
- Fort James is a fort located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Royal African Company of England (RAC) as a trading post for both gold and slaves in 1673, where it joined the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur (1649), and the Danish…
- Aburi Botanical Gardens is a garden in Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
- The Black Star Gate is a monument located in Accra, Ghana, at the center of Black Star Square.
- The Museum of Science and Technology in Accra, Ghana was established in 1963 and first opened its doors in 1965.
- The Independence Arch is a national monument located at Black Star Square in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
- The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra, Ghana, is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra.
- Liberation Day monument is a monument in Accra, Ghana. It stands in honour of several veterans of the Burma campaign conducted during the Second World War by Commonwealth forces in which the veterans fought for the Briti…
- The Holy Trinity Cathedral, officially known as Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity is an Anglican church in Accra, Ghana.
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Planning a trip to Accra
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Accra is July–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 80–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Accra rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Osu Castle, National Museum of Ghana, and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Accra?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Accra (ACC) on Delta.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Accra?
- Delta flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Accra (ACC).
- How far is Accra from New York?
- Accra is about 5,109 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Accra?
- Popular things to do include Osu Castle, National Museum of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Fort Goede Hoop, Ghana, and more.
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