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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.

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.

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).

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.

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,683 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 2,155, a difference of C$ 471. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 1,869. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 26,476 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,906 to C$ 18,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,250, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 25h 02m, compared with 27h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 29h 47m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from C$ 1,460 to C$ 2,262, with an average of C$ 1,869 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,460 counts as a good deal.