Flight Deals from Accra to Columbus from $932

Flights from Accra to Columbus require a connection, as there is no scheduled nonstop service on this route. The distance between the two cities is about 5,585 miles.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

There are no non-stop flights from Accra to Columbus. The shortest connecting routing is on United Airlines via Washington Dulles, with a long leg of 10 hours 50 minutes, a 3 hour 10 minute layover, and a final leg of 1 hour 23 minutes, totaling 15 hours 23 minutes. Delta Air Lines also connects via New York JFK, a longer routing at 17 hours 37 minutes.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach downtown Columbus by taxi, rideshare (Uber or Lyft), the COTA AirConnect bus, hotel shuttles, rental car, or limo/charter bus. Rideshare and taxi are the fastest options, typically 15–20 minutes to the city center, with rideshare averaging about $36 to the Ohio State campus area. The COTA AirConnect bus is the most budget-friendly at $2.75 each way and runs directly between the airport and downtown hotels and the convention center, though it is slower than a private car. Car rentals are available via a purple shuttle to the rental center, and several hotels run courtesy shuttles. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most commonly used option for their convenience and predictable pricing.

References

• John Glenn Columbus International Airporten.wikipedia.org · Published Aug 24, 2026
• Taxis, shuttles & rideshare - John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports | Fly Columbusflycolumbus.com
• A Guide to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) | Chasechase.com · Published Nov 3, 2025
• Getting to/from the Airport | Czech and Slovak Scenography for Shakespeareu.osu.edu
• Columbus Airport CMH: Help & Info Guide - iFLYifly.com · Published Jul 24, 2025
• How to get from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to OSU Campus, Columbus OH | Uberuber.com · Published Aug 16, 2026
• Find cheap flights to Columbus (CMH) | American Airlinesaa.com · Published Aug 21, 2026
• How to get from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dayton, OH | Uberuber.com · Published Oct 2, 2026

Average fares from Accra to Columbus bottom out around $830 in late January, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September at $853, January at $868, and February at $870, while late December is the most expensive period at $1,091 on average. December as a whole is the priciest month at $1,039, with June and July also running high.

Methodology

Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.

For flights from Accra to Columbus, booking 4 to 7 weeks ahead of departure typically yields the best fares, averaging around $779. The single cheapest day to book is 35 days out at about $776, while waiting until the last minute can push prices above $900. For summer or holiday travel, demand shifts the curve earlier, so aiming for 6 to 7 weeks ahead is wise to avoid the steep premium seen beyond 150 days, where fares exceed $1,150.

Methodology

Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.

Overnight red-eye service is available from Accra to Columbus, though only as a connecting itinerary. United operates an overnight leg from Accra to Washington Dulles (IAD) departing at 22:20 and arriving at 05:10 the next morning, then connecting onward to Columbus with about a 3h10m layover.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

There is no nonstop service from Accra to Columbus; travelers connect through Washington Dulles on United Airlines or New York JFK on Delta Air Lines. United operates the quickest one-stop routing via Washington Dulles, with a total trip time around 15 hours 23 minutes, while Delta's connection through JFK takes about 17 hours 37 minutes. United is a Star Alliance member and Delta belongs to SkyTeam.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Columbus. It is located about 6 miles east of downtown and is the primary choice for all flights to the city.

From downtown Accra, the most practical ways to reach Kotoka International Airport are ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt, which offer door-to-door convenience with fares around GHS 36–47 and a roughly 20-minute trip, and taxis, where you should agree on a price before starting — a negotiated fare to the city center typically runs about 30 Ghanaian cedi. Public buses stop on Liberation Road about a 14-minute walk from the terminal, but service is less predictable, and many nearby hotels provide complimentary shuttle service for guests. Driving yourself is possible with six parking areas at the airport offering short- and long-term parking, and several car rental counters are available in the arrivals hall. Ride-hailing is generally the fastest and most popular choice for its fixed pricing and convenience.

References

• Accra Kotoka International Airport - World Travel Guideworldtravelguide.net · Published Jan 13, 2021
• Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car + Free eBook in Accra, Ghana - Trip Canvasaaa.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
• Taxis, parking and car rental at Accra Airportaccra-airport.com
• Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Feb 4, 2026
• Navigating Kotoka: Your Comprehensive Guide to Kotoka International Airport – Ibom Airibomair.com · Published Jun 2, 2024
• Book Flights to Accra | Turkish Airlines ®turkishairlines.com
• How to get from Terminal 3 Accra Kotoka Airport to Accra, Circlebolt.eu · Published Jan 21, 2026
• How to get from Accra, Circle to Terminal 3 Accra Kotoka Airportbolt.eu · Published Jan 21, 2026

John Glenn Columbus International Airport has no hotel inside the terminal itself, but several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service, including the Residence Inn by Marriott (0.3 miles away), Fairfield Inn & Suites (0.3 miles), Hampton Inn (0.4 miles), and Hilton Garden Inn (0.5 miles), among others. The Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Airport is described as conveniently located on airport property with a free shuttle, and the Columbus Airport Marriott also provides a complimentary shuttle. Sleeping inside the terminal is possible but there are no dedicated rest zones or cots, and lights remain on all night.

References

• Hotels Near Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)hotelplanner.com · Published Aug 1, 2024
• 13 Best Hotels in Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus, OH for 2026 | U.S. News Traveltravel.usnews.com · Published Apr 21, 2022
• Columbus Airport Guide (CMH) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 3, 2018
• Hotels near Columbus Airport | Residence Inn Columbus Airportmarriott.com · Published Feb 18, 2025
• CMH Columbus Airport Hotel with Free Shuttle | Columbus Airport Marriottmarriott.com · Published Feb 18, 2025
• Port Columbus International Airport (Columbus Ohio) | Park Stay Fly Deals from $96 - Park Sleep Hotelsparksleephotels.com · Published May 1, 2026
• John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport Airport Aperçu et les FBO (Columbus, OH) [KCMH/CMH] - FlightAwareflightaware.com

At Columbus John Glenn International Airport, free Wi-Fi is available on the “CMH wireless network,” and over 2,000 built-in power outlets and USB ports are located in the terminal seating areas, plus Fuel Rod portable charging kiosks on Concourses A, B, and C. ATMs are available in the Baggage Claim area and the center of the Ticketing Lobby, and Travelex offers currency exchange in the Ticketing Lobby. Private nursing rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing are located landside near Baggage Claim Carousel 1, and airside near gates A2, B29, and C51. Water fountains and bottle-refill stations are outside most restrooms, while a business center sits on the Ticketing Level toward Concourse B and an information desk is in the center of the Baggage Claim level. Art by local artists is displayed throughout the terminal, and a small selection of retail shops and travel convenience stores provides snacks, reading materials, and last-minute essentials. Luggage storage and showers are not available, and there are no dedicated children’s play areas, though the information desk offers activity books upon request.

References

• Columbus Airport Guide (CMH) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 3, 2018
• Escape Lounges CMH AIRPORT Concourse B Columbus OH John Glenn Intl | Priority Passprioritypass.com
• Travelers Guide for Columbus International Airport (CMH)theparkingspot.com · Published Dec 7, 2021

Accra International Airport has basic facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, and travelers who need special arrangements should contact their airline at least 48 hours before the flight. John Glenn Columbus International Airport offers wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, designated parking spaces, and shuttle buses with lift gear for wheelchair users. Both airports provide accessible parking, with Accra offering six parking areas and Columbus offering accessible parking 24/7 in all areas.

References

• Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers! in Accra, Ghana - Trip Canvasaaa.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
• Accra Kotoka International Airport - World Travel Guideworldtravelguide.net · Published Jan 13, 2021
• John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Valet, 4600 International Gtwy, Columbus, OH 43219, US - MapQuestmapquest.com · Published Dec 31, 2022
• Columbus Airport CMH: Help & Info Guide - iFLYifly.com · Published Jul 24, 2025

There is no nonstop service from Accra to Columbus. Connecting itineraries are available via Washington Dulles on United, using a Boeing 787-8 for the long leg and a Bombardier CRJ-700 or Embraer E175 for the domestic segment, or via New York JFK on Delta with an Airbus A330-900neo and an Embraer E175.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

There is no nonstop service between Accra and Columbus, so flights connect through a hub. United Airlines (Star Alliance) connects via Washington Dulles, and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) connects via New York JFK — these are the two carriers currently scheduled on the route. Other alliances may serve it via connections, but these are the alliances whose member airlines actually operate it.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

When departing from Accra, there are several paid-access airport lounges across Terminals 2 and 3, including the Adinkra Lounge in both terminals, the Sanbra Lounge, the Akwaaba Lounge, and the U Lounge. The Adinkra Lounge in Terminal 3 and the Akwaaba Lounge offer showers, while the others do not. Access is available by paying at the door, with prepaid lounge passes, or through lounge membership programs, though the U Lounge does not accept membership programs.

References

• Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Feb 4, 2026
• Adinkra Lounge ACC AIRPORT Terminal 3 Accra Kotoka International | Priority Passprioritypass.com
• Akwaaba Lounge at Kotoka International Airport | Amex HKamericanexpress.com
• Kotoka International Airport ACC Lounges - ACC Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Passprioritypass.com · Published Jun 30, 2026
• American Express Lounges at Kotoka International Airport | Amex HKamericanexpress.com
• Kotoka International Airport (ACC): Lounge Entry - 2026 (Verified Reviews)getyourguide.com · Published Apr 26, 2026

Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins offer the best chance, while Basic Economy generally does not.