When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 43 days in advance, which can save you up to 22% on flights from South Africa to China compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 43 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R16 308. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R19 949.
November is one of the best times of the year to fly to China from South Africa. Prices for November average R17 016 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 594. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a November flight can save you 9% on your journey compared to booking in July
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to China as you normally would.
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Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/5
1 stop24h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 25/5
1 stop19h 55m
Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/5
1 stop37h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 11/5
1 stop36h 00m
Johannesburg OR TamboGuangzhou Baiyun
JNB - CAN
JNBCAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 20/10
1 stop28h 30m
Guangzhou Baiyun
Wed 30/10
1 stop70h 40m
Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/5
1 stop20h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 12/6
1 stop21h 35m
Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 19/6
1 stop18h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 26/6
2 stops45h 20m
Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/5
1 stop18h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 13/6
1 stop19h 40m
Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 11/5
1 stop34h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 24/5
1 stop18h 45m
Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital
JNB - PEK
JNBPEK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 8/5
1 stop18h 45m
Beijing Capital
Wed 15/5
1 stop41h 00m
Johannesburg OR TamboBeijing Capital
JNB - PEK
JNBPEK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 11/5
1 stop20h 00m
Beijing Capital
Sat 18/5
1 stop19h 25m
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Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Boarding
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Comfort
Crew
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Overall
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Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
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