Planning a trip from Newark to Accra? This guide provides essential information to help you navigate your journey, from airport details and airline options to visa requirements and potential layover locations.
Airports and Accessibility
Flights to Ghana from Newark are made possible through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This is one of the busiest airports in New Jersey, easily accessible from downtown by bus or taxi via a 4-mile ride. Your journey will end at Kotoka International Airport (ACC), located 1.5 miles from the city center. This is the only international airport in Ghana but part of five other main airports in the country.
Airlines and Flight Duration
A number of airlines travel to Kotoka International Airport from Newark Liberty International Airport. Some popular airlines serving this route include Tap Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines and British Airways.
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL fly from Newark Airport to Accra in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 40m. There are 5126 mi between Newark Airport and Accra.
Keep in mind that there are no non-stop flights for this route, and you have to make do with the various stopovers along the journey. With prior arrangement, you can opt for an airline with the least stopover options along the way. Ticket pricing is, however, determined by the number of stopovers as this translates to delays.
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Layover Options
If you are travelling to Accra from Newark, layovers are inevitable. While most airlines serving this route will have one layover, a few have multiple.
Some of the common layover locations include:
- Addis Ababa through Ethiopian Airlines
- Brussels through Brussels Air
- Istanbul through Turkish Airlines
- London through British Airways
A layover could mean a potential delay of about 2-3h, and this extends the arrival time to your destination.
Passport and Visa Requirements
When travelling to Accra from Newark, a passport is mandatory. As a US citizen, a passport is needed for identity before travel. The validity of your passport is also vital. Generally, your passport needs to be valid for at least six more months from your date of travel. It should also have at least one blank visa page for the sake of entry and exit stamps. Apart from the passport, US citizens will need a visa to enter Ghana. The visa will be valid for 90 days from the issue date. Visas will be issued to travelers subject to proof of travel arrangements. This will require an e-ticket or copy of the itinerary showing your return trip travel.
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Flight Deals and Costs
Royal Air Maroc, at $790, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Accra. Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Royal Air Maroc is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Accra (average of $776). Flying from Newark Airport to Accra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123).
Sample Flight Deals (as of Late 2025/Early 2026)
| From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price (from) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark/New York (EWR) | Accra (ACC) | Roundtrip|Economy | 02/04/26 - 02/08/26 | $ 1,145 |
| Newark/New York (EWR) | Accra (ACC) | Roundtrip|Economy | 02/04/26 - 02/18/26 | $ 1,172 |
| Newark/New York (EWR) | Accra (ACC) | Roundtrip|Economy | 11/08/25 - 11/15/25 | $ 1,220 |
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