Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Accra.
To ensure you catch your ACC to RDU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ACC and RDU:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
684 € is the best price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start at 906 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ACC to RDU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
70.37% of flights that take off from Kotoka International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Accra to Kotoka International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a convenient hotel close to ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Go where the road takes you with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
