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JNB — SHA
Jul 29 — Aug 51
1 adult
1 adult, First, 0 bags

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Cheap first class flights to China in 2026

Find the latest flights to China in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data were last updated on 29 June 2026.

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Emirates

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Cheapest first class flights to China
Explore the most affordable first class flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 June 2026.

Fri 2/1022:20
JNB
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CAN
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Mon 19/100:20
CAN
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JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 28/6R110 410
Fri 2/1022:20
JNB
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CAN
2 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/100:20
CAN
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JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R142 667

Travel insights for first class flights from South Africa to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about first class flights from South Africa to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from South Africa to China?

For First Class flights, the cheapest month to fly this route is September. The most expensive months are August and December.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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