Statistics on Vancouver-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Johannesburg from Vancouver airport is $ 1415 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1129 (in february) and $ 1850 (in december), which is a saving of $ 287 or a surplus of $ 436 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1216 to $1271 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12500 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1129, saving $ 287 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1415). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1850).
Flight Vancouver-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 984 | $ 1406 | fair price |
| February | $ 985 | $ 1129 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1127 | $ 1374 | fair price |
| April | $ 1096 | $ 1229 | good price |
| May | $ 1062 | $ 1184 | good price |
| June | $ 1194 | $ 1446 | fair price |
| July | $ 1516 | $ 1815 | high price |
| August | $ 1504 | $ 1708 | high price |
| September | $ 1175 | $ 1334 | good price |
| October | $ 1146 | $ 1313 | good price |
| November | $ 1008 | $ 1188 | good price |
| December | $ 1445 | $ 1850 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Johannesburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Johannesburg range from $829 to $2045. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $829 to $885), 1% at the maximum price (from $1990 to $2045). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1216 to $1271 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Johannesburg flight
There are 14 companies that serve Vancouver from Johannesburg airport: British Airways, Air Canada, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, United, WestJet, Swiss, Iberia, jetBlue, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
Data analysis:
Of the 12500 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Vancouver->Johannesburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $148. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $166.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $156. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a saturday may cost you an additional $129.
Top prices Vancouver-Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 01-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 966 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 03-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 966 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 04-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 935 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 07-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 908 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with KLM |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 06-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 919 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with KLM |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 19-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 855 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Johannesburg | 17-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 952 | layover flight with Delta |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1269 $, which is a saving of 146 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (488 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1165 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 3 to 4 months ($ 1243) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1023 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1074), 3 to 4 months ($ 1111), 5 to 6 months ($ 1036) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1152 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1300), 3 to 4 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356), 7 to 8 months ($ 1276) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1142 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1187), 2 to 3 months ($ 1173), 4 to 5 months ($ 1148), 5 to 6 months ($ 1159), 6 to 7 months ($ 1209), 7 to 8 months ($ 1219) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1022 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1180), 2 to 3 months ($ 1070), 3 to 4 months ($ 1131), 4 to 5 months ($ 1148), 7 to 8 months ($ 1061), 8 to 9 months ($ 1141) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1237 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1401), 2 to 3 months ($ 1276), 3 to 4 months ($ 1379) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1490 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1606), 4 to 5 months ($ 1559) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1493 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1570), 3 to 4 months ($ 1626), 4 to 5 months ($ 1566), 6 to 7 months ($ 1503) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1155 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1301), 4 to 5 months ($ 1317), 6 to 7 months ($ 1165), 7 to 8 months ($ 1199), 8 to 9 months ($ 1313) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1144 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1265), 2 to 3 months ($ 1240), 3 to 4 months ($ 1268), 7 to 8 months ($ 1230), 8 to 9 months ($ 1291) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1074 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1166), 2 to 3 months ($ 1150), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143), 6 to 7 months ($ 1110), 8 to 9 months ($ 1121), 9 to 10 months ($ 1182) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1571 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1833), 3 to 4 months ($ 1751), 4 to 5 months ($ 1720), 9 to 10 months ($ 1609) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Vancouver to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1458 $1016 to $1709 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1054 $883 to $1496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 983 $913 to $1184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1603 $1597 to $1607 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1482 $855 to $1677 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1162 $985 to $1430 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1176 $986 to $1366 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 985 $952 to $997 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1729 $1364 to $2383 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 5157 $1364 to $13277 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!