How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa in 31h 05m. Fly via United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa is about 16454 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?

While some choose either Vancouver Intl - Cape Town Intl or Vancouver Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Vancouver Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?

KLM, Air Canada and SWISS are the most popular airlines when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to ZA?

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R17 987). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 576). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Subhash,Jul 2026

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The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa in 31h 05m. Fly via United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa is about 16454 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?
While some choose either Vancouver Intl - Cape Town Intl or Vancouver Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Vancouver Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R17 987). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 576). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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