Sample Route· Africa
Johannesburg, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai and London
This route priced at $3,133 to $3,276 per person in economy for the lowest price, and $3,584 to $3,897 for AirTreks Preferred, from typical AirTreks quotes out of Johannesburg checked October 30, 2026 (price history of this route).
From Johannesburg to New York City, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai, London and back, with 7 nights at each stop. Priced from Johannesburg in October 2026.
- Cabin
- Economy
- Duration
- 4–48 weeks
- Direction
- westward
- Stops
- 6 cities
JNB-NYC-LAX-SYD-BKK-DXB-LON-JNBEstimated Price
Economy$3,133–$3,276
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 New York City, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai and London costs $3,584 to $3,897 per person in economy, including taxes, on AirTreks Preferred, from AirTreks quotes checked October 30, 2026. It typically takes 2 connections and 36,200 miles in the air. The lowest fare we found starts at $3,133, but we don't recommend it, because it takes about 38 more hours and 3 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 New York City, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai and London and back: 7 flights with 7 nights at each stop, about 6 weeks.
- Estimated economy price: $3,133–$3,276
- 7 flights across 7 stops: Johannesburg, New York City, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai and London, and back to Johannesburg.
- As priced: 7 nights at each stop, about 6 weeks in total. You can stay shorter or longer at each stop.
- Westbound: covers Africa, North America, Australasia, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe.
- Fits the oneworld Explorer and Star Alliance Round the World fare rules (checked October 28, 2026). That is a routing check, not seat availability.
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
New York City
NYCUSA🛏 7 nightsEast Coast of USA, as well and so many daily non-stops to most of the rest of USA A few days to via maxing. Rural USA much cheaper vs world class cities like New York Slices of pizza everywhere as you walk around. If your system can survive on pizza - it's possible. See a show, walk through neighborhoods. It could take a lifetime to see and know this ever changing city. Come in via NYC, and go overland anywhere, maybe LA? Seattle, Miami. Or Vice versa
Prices
Two ways to fly this route
Lowest price, not recommended
$3,133 to $3,276
per person, economy, including taxes
We don't recommend this one, because it takes about 38 more hours and 3 more connections than AirTreks Preferred. We can help you buy it. To get the price it typically takes 5 connections and 38,600 miles in the air, with long layovers.
AirTreks Preferred
$3,584 to $3,897
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 2 connections and 36,200 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 New York City | KLM | 2 | 19 h 58 min | 9,237 |
| New York City to Los Angeles | Qantas | 1 | 6 h 6 min | 2,469 |
| Los Angeles to Sydney | Qantas | 1 | 15 h 20 min | 7,495 |
| Sydney to Bangkok | Thai Airways | 1 | 9 h 25 min | 4,669 |
| Bangkok to Dubai | Emirates | 1 | 6 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 38 more hours and 3 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.
Round-the-world fares
Fits the round-the-world fare rules
oneworld Explorer
This routing fits the oneworld Explorer rules.
Rules checked October 28, 2026. Fitting the rules does not mean seats are available at that fare. Send us your dates and we will check.
Submit this route with your datesStar Alliance Round the World
This routing fits the Star Alliance Round the World rules.
Rules checked October 28, 2026. Fitting the rules does not mean seats are available at that fare. Send us your dates and we will check.
Submit this route with your datesQuestions
About this trip
How much does this 7-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 7 flights and 7 nights at each of 6 stops, about 6 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?
Westbound: Johannesburg, New York City, Los Angeles, Sydney, Bangkok, Dubai and London, 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.
Does this route fit a oneworld or Star Alliance round-the-world fare?
How this ticket is structured
Single ticket
One PNR - full misconnect protection throughout.
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