Flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg from CA$1,539.99

For flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB), lower fares occur in January, May, and November. These months are shown with reduced prices for this route compared with other parts of the year. Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures on this route. Choosing flights in these months and on a Thursday helps target the lowest fare periods between Vancouver and Johannesburg.

Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB) require a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes about 10 hours from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA) and about 11 hours from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB).

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class passengers are served a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu and a snack, with soft and hot drinks included. On the same flight, Premium Economy Class features the Classic Premium Menu with enhanced meal service, and Business Class features the Taste the World Gourmet Menu with multiple courses and an extended drinks selection. Additional snacks and alcoholic drinks can be purchased in Economy Class. Onboard amenities and meal service on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) may differ from the long-haul flight, depending on the travel class and operating airline.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class includes a lie-flat seat with a bed length of about 1.99 m, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large personal 4K screen with premium entertainment. Business Class passengers also receive the Taste the World Gourmet Menu with multiple courses, an extensive choice of drinks including a welcome drink, and a high-quality travel kit. An increased Baggage allowance is included for Business Class on the long-haul section, along with priority services at the airport such as lounge access where offered. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) may differ from those on the long-haul Business Class flight.

Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB) operate with a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, the Condor-operated flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA) operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) operates on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, FlyConnect Wi-Fi service is offered in all travel classes for a fee, with different data packages that can be selected on board. Wi-Fi usage is charged separately from the ticket and can be used for messaging and browsing, depending on the chosen package. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) may differ, and Wi-Fi coverage on that section depends on the aircraft and operating airline.

For the route from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB), no single calendar month stands out as always offering the lowest booking prices. Instead, lower fares are linked more closely to booking timing than to a specific month. Prices for this route are shown as more favorable when the trip is booked about two months before departure. Focusing on an advance purchase of around two months is more important than choosing a particular month to make the booking.

Condor flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB), operated as a connection via Frankfurt (FRA), offer Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class. On Condor’s long-haul Airbus A330-900neo flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), Economy Class provides standard seating with personal Inflight entertainment screens and complimentary meals and soft drinks, Premium Economy Class adds more legroom, enhanced seating comfort, and upgraded meal service, and Business Class offers lie-flat seats, premium dining, and extended comfort amenities. The onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) also offers multiple travel classes, but the exact cabin layout and services on that section may differ from the long-haul flight.

Condor does not operate a nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Flights on this route are operated as one-stop connections via Frankfurt (FRA).

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), checked baggage for Economy Class on the North America zone includes 1 checked bag up to 23 kg, while Business Class includes 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each; Premium Economy Class offers a higher checked baggage allowance than Economy Class, following the long-haul rules. Cabin baggage allowances on this route are structured by travel class, with up to 8 kg in Economy Class, up to 10 kg in Premium Economy Class, and up to 16 kg in Business Class (with one piece in Business Class limited to 10 kg). Sports equipment up to 30 kg can be transported free of charge in Business Class or with an Activity Card, and it must be registered no later than 8 hours before departure; equipment dimensions vary by item. Baggage rules and included weights on the onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) can differ depending on the booked fare and any partner airline involved, so travellers should check fare conditions carefully when planning their trip from Vancouver to Johannesburg.