Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra is five hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your ORD to ACC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and ACC include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
£408 is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £650. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to ACC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to ACC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Go beyond Accra and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Kotoka International Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Kotoka International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to central Accra has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Accra in February.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Accra, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you'll want to see. Around 120 miles north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Manhyia Palace Museum, Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum.
Around 270 miles north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. Start your sightseeing at Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house.