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Flight deals from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,629. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.$1,629 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,629, select.
Johannesburg.$1,629 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,629, select.
Johannesburg.$1,826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,826, select.
Johannesburg.$1,950 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,950, select.
Johannesburg.$1,961 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,961, select.
Johannesburg.$1,968 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,968, select.
Johannesburg.$1,971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,971, select.
Johannesburg.$1,973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,973, select.
Johannesburg.$1,973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,973, select.
Johannesburg.$1,979 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,979, select.
Johannesburg.$1,985 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,985, select.
Johannesburg.$1,992 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,992, select.
Johannesburg.$1,995 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,995, select.
Johannesburg.$1,997 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,997, select.
Johannesburg.$2,024 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,024, select.
Johannesburg.$2,029 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,029, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Aug
from $2,324
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from $1,985
Dec
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from $2,346
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Mar
from $2,148
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from $1,992

Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Alternative routes

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Vancouver to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,629
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $1,629. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo. But we found flights with one stop from $1,629.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Monday, 1 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is SWISS .

Travelling from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know

  • Johannesburg is ten hours ahead of Vancouver. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to JNB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to JNB flight:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.

  • Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport flight:

  • Flights that depart from YXX land at their destination within the expected time frame 68% of the time.

About Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

  • Central Johannesburg is around 26 kilometres from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is $1,135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,629. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Vancouver to JNB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • Cheap Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Vancouver to JNB.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • October is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Plan your visit to Johannesburg in January if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to JNB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

More about Johannesburg

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:

  • There are loads of exciting things to do in Johannesburg when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Apartheid Museum followed by Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, a visit to Welkom will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in South Africa, head for Newcastle, roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg. Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park are key reasons to visit.

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