Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is seven hours behind Accra.
Give yourself enough time to make your ACC to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from ACC to Los Angeles. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
To get to ACC from central Accra, it takes around 10 minutes by car. It's roughly 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel close to ACC? If you're boarding an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Los Angeles
620 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 748 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from ACC to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ACC to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from ACC to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to VNY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ACC to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be off and running.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Plan your trip to Los Angeles during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ACC to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
