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Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Johannesburg (YVR-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:50 pm - 9:20 pmYVR-JNB
42h 30m1 stop
6:50 pm - 10:39 amJNB-YVR
48h 49m2 stops
$1,335Delta
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
4:57 pm - 7:15 amYVR-JNB
29h 18m2 stops
9:05 pm - 10:50 pmJNB-YVR
34h 45m2 stops
$1,376British Airways
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Sat, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 7
7:00 am - 9:10 amYVR-JNB
41h 10m2 stops
7:35 pm - 9:49 pmJNB-YVR
35h 14m2 stops
$1,394SWISS
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
8:50 pm - 7:15 amYVR-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:50 pmJNB-YVR
32h 30m1 stop
$1,452British Airways
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Mon, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 14
8:50 pm - 7:15 amYVR-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
10:15 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-YVR
31h 10m1 stop
$1,453British Airways
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Thu, Oct 17 - Wed, Nov 6
4:25 pm - 9:10 amYVR-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
7:35 pm - 2:50 pmJNB-YVR
28h 15m1 stop
$1,504SWISS
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
6:45 am - 9:20 pmYVR-JNB
53h 35m2 stops
6:50 pm - 3:55 pmJNB-YVR
30h 05m2 stops
$1,554Delta
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Sep 1
8:50 pm - 7:15 amYVR-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
10:15 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-YVR
31h 10m1 stop
$3,787American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Nov 27
1:33 pm - 9:25 amYVR-JNB
34h 52m2 stops
7:45 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-YVR
33h 40m1 stop
$3,815American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Dec 1
12:00 pm - 9:20 pmYVR-JNB
24h 20m2 stops
7:50 pm - 1:50 pmJNB-YVR
28h 00m2 stops
$5,808KLM
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Nov 29

Flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Vancouver to Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Vancouver, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,099 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,705 and $1,415 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 days before departure.

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October

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$964
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Johannesburg flights

  • How can I get from the Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to downtown?

    You can catch a train from the airport to downtown Johannesburg. You can find the train at the airport on the upper level adjacent to Terminals A and B. The train ride to downtown Johannesburg will be under an hour. Taxis are also available but are more expensive. If you prefer to take a taxi into the city, exit the doors and look for the Central Waiting Area, where you'll see several taxis.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a hub for what airline?

    When you fly from an airline hub, you'll have more flight options. Vancouver Airport is a hub for Air Canada, which has over 40 flights going from Vancouver to Johannesburg daily.

  • In what city will I have a layover when flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    That depends on the airline. If you're flying with KLM, your layover could be in Schipol (Netherlands), Salt Lake City (United States), Paris (France), or Seattle (United States). Flights with British Airways include layovers in London (England), Cape Town (South Africa), or Seattle (United States); and flights aboard Air France require layovers in Minneapolis (United States) or Paris (France).

  • What airlines use wide-body jets for cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Flying on a wide-body jet like the Boeing 747 or the Boeing 777 can be more comfortable. This is because these aircraft are more spacious and offer a smoother flight. Some airlines that use these aircraft include Swiss Airlines, British Airways, Air France, or KLM.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $964 for a one-way ticket and $1,335 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Vancouver and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    Vancouver and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Vancouver from Vancouver Intl and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,297 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,643 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from YVR to Johannesburg

  • Although there are no direct flights from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg/Tamba Airport (JNB), there are flights that will cover the trip in about a day. You can book a shorter flight with United Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. The flight will last about 24-25 hours with just one plane change. The layover is also short, lasting just two, three, or four hours.
  • If you need extra legroom or more comfortable seating or are carrying extra luggage, consider upgrading your airline ticket to a premium-economy or business-class ticket. Air Canada, Lufthansa, and British Airways offer these special flights. Business class offers more amenities but is more expensive than a premium-economy ticket.
  • Environmentally conscious passengers will want to fly with an airline that has lower CO2 emissions. KLM and British Airways have the most eco-friendly flights from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg/Tamba Airport (JNB).
  • If you're on a special diet, you can make a special meal request with most airlines with cheap flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg. They offer low-fat, low-salt, gluten-free, baby, and diabetic-friendly dishes. You can also order kosher, Hindu, and vegetarian meals when you fly with Qatar Airways, British Airways, or American Airlines.
  • You can pay to enjoy spending time in one of the premium lounges at Johannesburg Airport while you wait for your return flight to Vancouver. While waiting in one of the lounges, you will be able to relax in oversized chairs while watching television and sipping on a complimentary beverage.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Vancouver to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2024RDU - MSP
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Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

It was a Red-Eye flight so was not comfortable enough to sleep, but seat was as expected. Crew was great and in-flight entertainment was excellent. Flight was smooth

They were 2 hours late departing with no explanation. I missed my connection, was rebooked not in correct seating that I paid for. Over all of was horrible. I now know why I've not flown Delta since 2018

Delay at gate caused a flight change for our connection, hotel stay, and lots of standing and waiting in lines which hurt my feet and was unpleasant as people were grumpy and yelling. Delta worker Nestor Espinosa was very helpful! Others were apathetic (tired I’m sure!) but weren’t clear with instructions and didn’t give both of me and my travel partner the same food voucher etc.

The upgrade was a pleasant surprise and I was sooooo tired of traveling these days. 10/10 just for that

Lost luggage! No representative of the airline present at the airport. Air France contracted the service out to a 3rd party service. The service has no ability to track the missing bag or provide a time frame on its arrival.

I received the two differed meals: chicken and pasta. I asked and I received. I am anti-wasting food!

They made us check our bag…. Even though there was plenty of space up top… and then proceeded to shatter by brand new luggage 😞

Because the docking bridge was broken we had to exit the plane by stairs at the back out into the rain. We were last out being in BClass. Strange nobody checks this stuff before hand.

Traveling with delta is always a pleasure from the take off to the landing 🛬 🥰

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

The food was ok. The crew seemed like they were cranky. I had one guy get mad at me for passing in between the storage area to get to the other toilet. I can understand if it's not allowed but reprimanding me like I'm a student saying "This is the last time!" was not appropriate. During my meal time, there was a French family around me. No problems there but when we usually have meals, they are supposed to put their chair in the upright position. These people did not do it and the steward did not tell them to raise their seat in the upright position. However, I was told to do so! So, me and another person next to me had to eat with the monitor almost touching our faces. Furthermore, a lady in front of me was putting her feet up and preventing another elder passenger from putting her seat back. To make it worse, she was continuously hitting her back into her seat, shaking my monitor while I was watching a movie. A crew member did speak to her about it but then she accused me of pushing her seat forward! The crew member gave me a death stare and told me to stop pushing the seat forward. I did not even touch her seat at all, if I did, she would know it. Her boyfriend also stood up and tried to push her seat even further past the maximum decline to no avail. None of these people were reprimanded but the steward, some bald guy, was extremely friendly with them and did not even try to instruct them to do anything until it was time to land. I resisted the urge to really argue with them because I would have obviously been seen as the aggressor (I have no idea why). I hardly said anything on this flight except "more wine please" and "sorry" if I bumped into someone accidentally. Overall, it was an annoying flight and I had to resist the urge to yell at the steward and the people he was overly friendly with. The happiest moment of this flight was leaving it.

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

Poor on time performance. Flight was delayed due to a lightbulb. No updates from the pilot. Plane was dirty and hot, AC didn't work well.

On time! Cabin crew attentive. Good WiFi sofrtvterm free internet appreciated

Boarding and crew were great. Everything was. On time. The 737 was Incredibly Uncomfortable!! Too tight in seat area for one, but, the real problem was that the seats were AWFUL. After an 8 hour flight from Dallas to Madrid my lower back was miserable and I am fit: I never have back problems. It took 2 days to recover. Honestly I can’t recommend AA for long distance flights. Plus for a $1200+ ticket they wanted $30 for 2 hours of internet. Thank you for listening.

Boarding process was very similar to frontier or spirit. Gate agent measuring bags and denying boarding/checking bags.

less delays; there was an hour+ delay on both flights. self serve check in kiosks weren't available for British Airways flights

The entire airline industry seems to be a total disaster these days, and this flight was no different. They never posted the gate until boarding time, then bused us to the plane, a 777! We then sat on the plane for over two hours, with almost no information as to why. When they did give us information, it was an obvious lie, like saying we would be underway in 10 minutes, while being number 5 in line for deicing. I worked in the airline industry for 20 years, it takes longer than that for each plane, and a pilot would certainly know that. All in all, a 6 1/2 hour flight was 9 1/2 hours on the plane, just ridiculous! The entire time we were given little to no information as to why things weren't happening as they should. And to top it off, the pilot had the nerve to joke upon arrival into Boston that he was glad we had joined them for the short flight from London. Just what you want after 9 1/2 hours on a rock-hard seat, someone minimizing the agony you've been feeling for hours! Oh yeah, and the added time was just enough to allow the snow to start flying in Boston, which lead to multiple accidents, which made our 1 1/2-hour drive home, 3 hours, icing on the cake!

The flight was delayed multiple times. I had to buy a new tickets (4 tickets) for my family for a total of $5200 cnd And missed thanks giving with our family. Very very poor and disappointing service.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Entertainment catalog certainly needs an upgrade to include better and latest content. Food was not good at all - they need to cook something edible. Five starts to the crew and on tim performance of British airways though!!

I asleep by the gate and actually didn't get to the airplane.

We have business class seats from Los Angeles to London. The crew is friendly and provided great service. The flight was very comfortable and very smooth. Will use this airlines again in the future.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

Staff , Comfort and Food were excellent. My individual lamp did not work so I could not read, neither my novel nor the menu.

I was called up at the gate not knowing why and then handed over my passport and was told I was being upgraded from Premier economy to Business class and it was wonderful. I've never been upgraded before and it was such a pleasant experience.

Everything was fine except my screen wasn’t working and I was unable to watch any movies or TV. Staff tried 3 times to reboot it, without success.

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