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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to OR Tambo (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 OR Tambo 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Johannesburg

Mon, 20 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
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5:45 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.YVR-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
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5:40 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JNB-YVR
35h 35m2 stops
C$ 1,175British Airways
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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9:25 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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3:05 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JNB-YVR
38h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,178British Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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9:25 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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5:40 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JNB-YVR
59h 35m2 stops
C$ 1,179British Airways
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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9:25 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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3:05 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JNB-YVR
38h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,182British Airways
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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1:32 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.YVR-JNB
32h 03m2 stops
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7:35 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.JNB-YVR
35h 55m2 stops
C$ 1,189American Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
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5:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YVR-JNB
42h 30m1 stop
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6:50 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.JNB-YVR
25h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,410KLM
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
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5:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YVR-JNB
42h 30m1 stop
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6:50 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.JNB-YVR
25h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,414KLM
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep
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5:50 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.YVR-JNB
42h 45m1 stop
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11:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.JNB-YVR
25h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,419Delta
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 22 Sep
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1:30 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YVR-JNB
34h 20m1 stop
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6:50 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.JNB-YVR
25h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,426Delta
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Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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3:30 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YVR-JNB
41h 05m3 stops
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7:45 p.m. - 3:39 p.m.JNB-YVR
29h 54m2 stops
C$ 1,451United Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Johannesburg flights

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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is 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 round-trip 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 C$ 1,292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,003 and C$ 1,923 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 873
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 C$ 633 for a one-way ticket and C$ 852 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Vancouver you will be using Vancouver Intl. You will be landing at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Vancouver?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • 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 C$ 1,358 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 C$ 1,724 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

10.0 ExcellentKimberly, Jul 2025SEA - FLL
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Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

Flight was delayed long enough that I was misding my connecting flight. The agents could not get me on a comparable flight, nor could they get me s Main Cabin seat I had paid for, nor could they get me on a comparable connecting flight. The gate agent would not issue meal vouchers, even though I was delayed over six hours! I had to spend over an hour and 15 minutes with customer service on the phone to See if they could get me on a better flight and get a meal voucher. Customer service was not helpful enough in trying to find alternate flights and it Ended up taking me 24 hours for a 12 hour trip!! Delta does not provide upgrades NOR will they even give you a pass for a few hours to their lounge. They claim that they do not issue daily passes to their lounge anymore. I call BS since this would be no extra cost to them to provide excellent customer service and give you a few hours to relax in comfort when you’re sitting in a crowded airport and your flight has been screwed up for that many hours.

Delta is better for short flights and very low need for customer service. Avoid for longer flights

After I checked in, I realized we had no seat assignment. It said they would be assigned at the gate. This was really frustrating because I usually use a lounge before flights, but I couldn't because I had to be at the gate to ensure we got our seat assignments. The gate agent arrived an hour before the flight left. I was the first one up to ask about seat assignments. She told us to wait for names to be called. Dozens of other passengers were paged, but we were not. Finally, I asked my husband to ask. He went up and was also told to wait. About 10 minutes later, they called for boarding. We still had not been told our seats. We went back to the desk and they were in a panic, saying we actually weren't on that flight. Then they made an announcement telling the stand by passengers to not board (in case we needed their seats). It was so stressful and unprofessional. Finally they gave us our seats. I have no idea what happened and why the two desk agents seemed to have conflicting ideas about our seats, whether we were on that flight etc.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

Everything was ok!! Just bags came up a little be late.

Great list of movies, seat was generally comfortable, but not much shoulder room. The fresh baked cookie mostly made up for the lack of variety with the meals, which were all tomato based.

Everything was great. Great service, excellent communication, and early arrival

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Very dissatisfied with the fact that I had upgraded to first class for the second part of my trip only to find out that the lounge was still not available to me, as well as not having any food or drink service on the flight due to weather, so I lost out more than what I paid for.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Not bad. We had preboarding tickets but the preboarding was badly managed. We lined up behind all the parents with little kids etc and when we got to the front of the line the attendant deliberately turned away from us and ignored us until I asked to be allowed to go to the gate. She started telling us that we had to wait until I told her we had preboarding then she let us through.

Our seat numbers took a long time to be given to us. We were not seated together and I was put in the middle seat with both people on either side of me taking too much space!

Everything well done and customer oriented There entertainment system is difficult to navigate

They delayed my flight from Toronto Pearson for one hour and Frankfurt to Abuja for 2HRS, So sad

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

The service was really good. The breakfast food could’ve been better as I don’t eat sweets for breakfast and the only choice was a muffin. Overall, good experience though. Thank you.

I wouldn't recommend Lufthansa otherwise. We took this flight only because our flight to Kittilä got cancelled and Lufthansa offered a replacement which would have been two days later, with a night in Frankfurt and another in Munich. We refused the replacement but the staff at the airport entered in the system claiming that we accepted the replacement.. We didn't get the full refund because of this.

The flight was delayed and I was stressing the whole time about whether I would make my next flight.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

Flight from Munich to Geneva was delayed an hour without any notice. Finally called 5 minutes after their flight was supposed to leave only to be told it was late. Then after boarding- we were told to leave the plane go back to the terminal so they could make a repair. NO Communication whatsoever. Agent at the airport was rude and offensive. Finally got on the plane three hours after originally planned. Lost our car reservation in Geneva and had to pay $200 more to get the rental. HORRIBLE-HORRIBLE-HORRIBLE!!!!

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

Boarding was efficient. Flight left on time. Wasn’t full so we could spread out a bit. Food was ok.

British Airways provided prompt service and maintained excellent cleanliness throughout the flight. However, the business class seats felt tight, and the cabin temperature was uncomfortably warm, making it difficult to sleep. Since I couldn’t rest, I turned to the in-flight entertainment, but the selection was heavily focused on Paramount content, which isn’t my preference. I also found the Bollywood movie options quite limited compared to other airlines. On the positive side, the spirits selection was impressive, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive.

Good flight, awful, vindictive, vile customer services in T5 Heathrow.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

The luggage is still in transit and the ground staff at Heathrow airport very rude and uncooperative. If I was you, I would fire them straight away. Bunch of incompetent folks.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

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