Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Accra, where Kotoka International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from ACC to Los Angeles. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from ACC to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a passport from Ghana, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
To reach ACC from central Accra, it takes around 12 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near ACC. Whether you have an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Los Angeles
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles is C$947. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,376. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ACC to Los Angeles, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
As soon as your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from ACC to Los Angeles, rest your head at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from ACC to Los Angeles sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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