How to get from Johannesburg to Vancouver

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Zurich: about 23h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, Amsterdam, London and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,043.

Flights from Johannesburg to Vancouver

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Zurich
23h 50m
two tickets, via London
$1,043
connection options
5
straight-line distance
10,221 mi (16,449 km)
fastest
Via Zurich
Switzerland
23h 50m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Zurich flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Vancouver flight 10h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,130
Via Munich
Germany
23h 53m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Munich flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Vancouver flight 10h 25m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 59m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight 11h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Vancouver flight 9h 48m
two ticketsfrom $2,331
Via London
United Kingdom
24h
with the connection
Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Vancouver: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Vancouver flight 9h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,043
Via Frankfurt
Germany
24h 15m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Vancouver flight 10h 15m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Vancouver

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July, August and September, +19° to +23° by day, sea +16° to +19°. In November it is +8° by day and +4° at night, sea +9°, with 18 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +1° +7° 18 days
Feb
+6° +1° +7° 15 days
Mar
+9° +3° +8° 17 days
Apr
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
May
+16° +9° +14° 11 days
Jun
+19° +12° +16° 10 days
Jul
+23° +15° +19° 3 days
Aug
+23° +15° +19° 6 days
Sep
+19° +13° +17° 10 days
Oct
+13° +8° +13° 16 days
Nov
+8° +4° +9° 18 days
Dec
+6° +2° +8° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Vancouver?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Zurich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Vancouver?
Via Zurich: 10h 30m to the connection, 10h 20m after it, about 23h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Vancouver with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,043. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Vancouver?
Zurich (23h 50m total), Munich (23h 53m total), Amsterdam (23h 59m total), London (24h total) and Frankfurt (24h 15m total).
How far is Vancouver from Johannesburg?
10,221 mi (16,449 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.