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Flights from Lagos to Accra (LOS-ACC): Airlines, USD Fares

Flights Lagos (LOS) to Accra (ACC): W3 operate ~21/week, ~1.2h. USD fares $400-900, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇳🇬 LOS 🇬🇭 ACC
city pair Fact-checked USD-first
CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
Accra (ACC) — intra-African regional hub airport, photo via Wikimedia Commons (Wikipedia summary image)
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Airlines

21×

Per week

$365

From (live)

via UN

1.2h

Nonstop

Lagos (LOS) → Accra (ACC)

LOS🇳🇬

Lagos

Murtala Muhammed International

DISTANCE

433 km

ACC🇬🇭

Accra

Kotoka International

~1h 18mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

Fare trend — last 3weeks

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Weekly fare trend for LOS → ACC from 2026-W20 to 2026-W27. Min $203, max $368, current $365.$365 max $368 min $2032026-W202026-W27

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Flights Lagos -> Accra (LOS-ACC) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Lagos to Accra is one of the busiest short-haul links in West Africa, connecting Nigeria’s largest city with Ghana’s capital, with around 21 flights a week — three a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and people visiting family between the two neighbouring countries. Block time is a little over an hour.

Airlines on this route

Arik Air operates LOS-ACC, flying the short regional sector direct to Accra. The route is built for quick travel between two major West African cities, and the high frequency means a missed flight rarely costs more than a few hours.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Arik Air (W3)23 kgnone

USD fares — LOS-ACC

LOS-ACC fares rise around the December holidays and major regional events but stay moderate for most of the year, helped by the short distance and steady demand. Two to four weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Accra

Accra is the capital of Ghana and a commercial centre of West Africa, a coastal city closely tied to Lagos by trade and the movement of people. For travellers from Lagos it is most often a business, trade or family-visit destination.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Lagos to Accra? Direct LOS-ACC flights are operated by Arik Air. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LOS-ACC flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.2 hours. The LOS-ACC route runs roughly 21 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LOS-ACC flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on LOS-ACC? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Accra? Accra uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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