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Cheap flights from South Africa to Beijing from R13 847

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — BJS
May 20 — May 271
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Beijing?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 18% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Beijing 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 645, or R16 698 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Beijing?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Beijing from South Africa. Prices for February average R14 308 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 015. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 14% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Beijing (ZA - BJS)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Beijing as you normally would.

Cheap Emirates flights from South Africa to Beijing

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between South Africa and Beijing. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Emirates flights we've detected travelling from South Africa to Beijing. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 29/619:10JNB - PEK
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Sun 14/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 091
Tue 10/913:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Tue 24/97:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R17 341
Tue 6/818:20CPT - PEK
1 stop39h 05mEmirates
Mon 19/80:40PEK - CPT
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R18 647
Tue 10/913:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Mon 23/90:40PEK - CPT
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R18 794

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Beijing

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between South Africa and Beijing. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights we've found from South Africa to Beijing. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 29/610:15JNB - PEK
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/70:10PEK - JNB
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R23 851
Tue 23/710:15JNB - PEK
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/70:10PEK - JNB
2 stops39h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R24 715
Sat 29/610:15JNB - PEK
3 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/70:10PEK - JNB
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R25 138
Sat 29/610:15JNB - PEK
3 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/70:10PEK - JNB
3 stops41h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R40 199
Tue 23/712:20JNB - PEK
3 stops47h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/70:10PEK - JNB
2 stops41h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R54 984

Cheap South Africa to Beijing flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Beijing specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Prices were last updated on 15 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from South Africa to Beijing in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 19/511:20JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/57:25PEK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R13 847
Sat 29/619:10JNB - PEK
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Sun 14/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 091
Sat 18/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Mon 22/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 183
Sat 18/520:15JNB - PEK
2 stops44h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop30h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R16 238
Sun 19/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Wed 10/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 661
Sun 19/520:15JNB - PEK
2 stops33h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/57:25PEK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R17 507
Sat 18/520:15JNB - PEK
2 stops44h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/716:50PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R17 580
Sun 19/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Tue 9/70:40PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R17 654
Sat 18/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Sun 21/70:40PEK - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R17 691

South Africa to Beijing 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Beijing in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from South Africa to Beijing in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 19/511:20JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/57:25PEK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R13 847
Tue 23/711:20JNB - PEK
1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/718:40PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R15 318
Tue 23/713:45JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 28/70:05PEK - JNB
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5R15 944
Sat 29/619:10JNB - PEK
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Sun 14/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 091
Sat 18/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Mon 22/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 183
Sat 18/520:15JNB - PEK
2 stops44h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop30h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R16 238
Tue 23/720:15JNB - PEK
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/718:40PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R16 495
Sun 19/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Wed 10/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R16 661
Tue 10/913:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Tue 24/97:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R17 341

Find flights from South Africa to Beijing within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

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R15 318 - R23 851

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Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/7

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 29/7

1 stop19h 00m

R15 318

Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/7

1 stop35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/7

1 stop36h 05m

R15 944

Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/6

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/7

1 stop32h 50m

R16 091

Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/7

2 stops42h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 29/7

1 stop19h 00m

R16 495

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/9

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/9

1 stop34h 10m

R17 341

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/9

2 stops22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/9

2 stops39h 20m

R17 452

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/9

2 stops23h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/9

1 stop39h 25m

R18 095

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/8

2 stops24h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/8

1 stop34h 10m

R19 382

Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/6

2 stops25h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/7

2 stops22h 15m

R23 851

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Deals found on 14/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 15 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines from South Africa to Beijing by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Cathay Pacific
7,8
Good
1 086 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Ethiopian Air
7,4
Good
783 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Beijing for under R15 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Beijing for under R15 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just R15 318, but on average you can expect to pay R19 364.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Beijing?

    Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Beijing.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Beijing?

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Beijing is generally R14 797, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R14 465. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital), you can expect to pay R17 176 for that flight.

  • What does JNB to PEK mean?

    JNB and PEK are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to PEK refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Beijing that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Beijing flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Beijing with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Beijing flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Beijing that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Beijing offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Beijing?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Beijing flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Beijing flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Beijing flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 14/5.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Beijing

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Beijing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 199AverageR13 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 079AverageR12 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 150AverageR13 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 317AverageR15 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 872AverageR17 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 357AverageR15 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 734AverageR16 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from South Africa to Beijing

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