Sample Route· Africa
Johannesburg, London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles & 1 more
This route priced at $4,170 to $4,329 per person in economy for the lowest price, and $5,594 to $5,855 for AirTreks Preferred, from typical AirTreks quotes out of Johannesburg checked October 30, 2026 (price history of this route).
From Johannesburg to London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles, New York City and back, with 7 nights at each stop. Priced from Johannesburg in October 2026.
- Cabin
- Economy
- Duration
- 4–48 weeks
- Direction
- eastward
- Stops
- 7 cities
JNB-LON-DXB-BKK-SYD-SCL-LAX-NYC-JNBEstimated Price
Economy$4,170–$4,329
per person · USD
Last checkedOct 30, 2026, 1:31 AM PDT
Plan My TripLive pricing on tripplanner.airtreks.com
The short answer
A round the world trip from Johannesburg via London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles and New York City costs $5,594 to $5,855 per person in economy, including taxes, on AirTreks Preferred, from AirTreks quotes checked October 30, 2026. It typically takes 3 connections and 42,200 miles in the air. The lowest fare we found starts at $4,170, but we don't recommend it, because it takes about 53 more hours and 5 more connections than AirTreks Preferred. We can help you buy it. Send us your dates and you get a bookable quote in 10 minutes or less.
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At a glance
Key facts about this route
Johannesburg to London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles and New York City and back: 8 flights with 7 nights at each stop, about 7 weeks.
- Estimated economy price: $4,170–$4,329
- 8 flights across 8 stops: Johannesburg, London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles and New York City, and back to Johannesburg.
- As priced: 7 nights at each stop, about 7 weeks in total. You can stay shorter or longer at each stop.
- Eastbound: covers Africa, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australasia, South America and North America.
Route map
Geographic route
The itinerary
Stop by stop
Nights are suggested ranges - not booked segments. Adjust in TripPlanner.
- 01
Johannesburg
JNBSouth AfricaSouthern Africa and Kruger National Park. 1 or 2 days, then head out on safari. The Apartheid Museum. Fly on to Cape Town or Victoria Falls and leave from there.
- 02
London
LONEngland🛏 7 nightsAccess to all of the UK, and mainland EU via rail. Can spend months wandering the hillsides and small towns outside of London, or see how Londoners and the King are doing. Walk the Thames from Tower Bridge to Westminster, or take the train to Bath or Oxford for a day. Fly out of London, or take the train to Paris or Amsterdam and leave from there.
Prices
Two ways to fly this route
Lowest price, not recommended
$4,170 to $4,329
per person, economy, including taxes
We don't recommend this one, because it takes about 53 more hours and 5 more connections than AirTreks Preferred. We can help you buy it. To get the price it typically takes 8 connections and 53,000 miles in the air, about 1.3 times the distance of AirTreks Preferred, with long layovers.
AirTreks Preferred
$5,594 to $5,855
per person, economy, including taxes
What we recommend. Our most trusted airlines, with connections that hold, and the sensible way round. It costs more than the lowest price. Typically 3 connections and 42,200 miles in the air.
Flights
Flight by flight
The legs of a recent AirTreks Preferred quote, checked October 30, 2026. Airlines and times change with the date you pick; time is in the air only, not layovers.
| Leg | Airlines | Flights | Time in the air | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg to London | Air France | 2 | 12 h 25 min | 5,620 |
| London to Dubai | Emirates | 1 | 6 h 55 min | 3,392 |
| Dubai to Bangkok | Emirates | 1 | 6 h | 3,047 |
| Bangkok to Sydney | Thai Airways, Qantas | 2 | 10 h 30 min | 4,791 |
| Sydney to Santiago | LATAM | 1 | 12 h 50 min |
Prices
What it costs, by departure date, over time
One adult, including taxes. The latest week is one column per day, earlier weeks show the lowest price we saw that week. Prices move by the day, so the right-hand column is the better guide.
Lowest price, not recommended
We don't recommend this one, because it takes about 53 more hours and 5 more connections than AirTreks Preferred. We can help you buy it.
Economy
- Departing January 12
- Departing April 13
- Departing July 13
How we get these prices
We price this route every day on fixed departure dates, for one adult, including taxes, and publish the dates we checked. The ranges are the lowest and highest of those dates. They are real fares for the trip as built, not a search engine's screenshot, and they change by the day. AirTreks has built multi-stop and round-the-world tickets since 1987. Send us your dates and you get a bookable quote in 10 minutes or less, or a consultant can build and price options for you within a day.
Questions
About this trip
How much does this 8-stop trip from Johannesburg cost?
AirTreks prices this trip with Custom, which can use any airline and any cabin, so the price depends on your dates and cabin. The latest economy range, and the date it was last checked, are at the top of this page. Send us your dates and we will build and price options for you.
How long is this trip?
As priced, this trip has 8 flights and 7 nights at each of 7 stops, about 7 weeks. Nights are suggestions, not booked segments. You can stay shorter or longer at each stop, and tell us the dates that suit you.
Which direction does this trip go?
Eastbound: Johannesburg, London, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney, Santiago, Los Angeles and New York City, and back to Johannesburg. The route map above shows the order of the stops and the flights between them.
Can I change the stops or the number of nights?
Yes. The stops and nights on this page are a starting point. Adjust them in TripPlanner, or send us your route and dates and a consultant will price your version.
How this ticket is structured
Single ticket
One PNR - full misconnect protection throughout.
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