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Cheapest flights from China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 December 2025.

Tue 20/116:40PEK - JNB

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 27/119:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12R10 744

Sun 8/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 11/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R12 487

Mon 19/116:40PEK - JNB

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/119:55JNB - PEK

1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12R12 690

Sun 8/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R12 724

Sun 8/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R12 741

Thu 22/114:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern

Sat 28/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/12R13 011

Tue 10/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R13 130

Tue 10/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/39:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R13 164

Thu 5/318:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R13 384

Mon 9/223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/38:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/12R13 401

Sun 8/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Mon 9/214:45PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/311:00JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Best flights from China
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Tue 20/116:40PEK - JNB

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 27/119:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12R10 744

Thu 5/318:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R13 384

Sun 8/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 9/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Fri 16/116:10SZX - JNB

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/123:00JNB - SZX

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R13 773

Wed 11/223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/314:30JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/12R14 297

Fri 6/26:15PVG - JNB

1 stop40h 20mEmirates

Thu 26/218:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Deal found 6/12R14 670

Tue 10/29:05SHA - JNB

1 stop28h 35mAir China

Wed 11/310:10JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 15mAir China

Deal found 5/12R14 771

Wed 4/310:10PVG - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - PVG

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/12R14 822

Fri 16/17:20SZX - JNB

2 stops31h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 19/19:50JNB - SZX

2 stops32h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/12R15 617

Mon 19/116:40PEK - JNB

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/119:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12R12 961

Mon 9/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Tue 10/218:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 12/313:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R14 196

Thu 22/18:30PEK - JNB

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/110:25JNB - PEK

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R14 264

Thu 12/223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/314:30JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/12R14 297

Tue 10/29:05SHA - JNB

1 stop28h 35mAir China

Fri 13/310:10JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 15mAir China

Deal found 5/12R14 771

Sun 8/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Thu 22/16:50PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Tue 27/113:25JNB - PEK

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Deal found 6/12R15 093

Sun 1/310:45CAN - JNB

1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 4/319:55JNB - CAN

1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12R14 196

Sat 24/110:10PVG - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/117:15CPT - PVG

1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/12R16 023

Sun 8/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Sat 20/1221:00PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 40mAir China

Fri 16/110:10JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 35mAir China

Deal found 7/12R15 025

Thu 15/12:20SZX - JNB

1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 19/119:55JNB - SZX

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12R14 280

Tue 20/18:50PEK - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/117:15CPT - PEK

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R16 142

Tue 10/218:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/39:25JNB - PVG

3 stops23h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R16 159

Mon 19/119:30PEK - JNB

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/119:55JNB - PEK

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R16 226

Mon 9/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Mon 19/11:20CAN - JNB

1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sat 24/119:55JNB - CAN

1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R14 314

Mon 9/223:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 9/39:25JNB - PVG

3 stops23h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R16 159

Mon 9/213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 13/311:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R13 570

Thu 22/16:50PEK - CPT

2 stops61h 45mEmirates

Wed 4/29:00CPT - PEK

2 stops31h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/12R19 390

Last-minute flights from China
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from China. Data was last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 11/121:35PVG - JNB

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/128:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R27 681

Fri 12/1223:00PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 35mEmirates

Wed 17/1213:25JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/12R22 402

Fri 12/1223:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/129:50JNB - PVG

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R24 534

Fri 12/1223:00PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 35mEmirates

Thu 18/1213:25JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/12R25 075

Sat 13/126:15PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Wed 17/1213:25JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/12R22 047

Sat 13/1214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1220:20JNB - PVG

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R22 487

Sat 13/1223:35PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1216:50JNB - PVG

2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R25 583

Wed 17/1222:15CAN - JNB

1 stop15h 10mCathay Pacific

Wed 24/1211:00JNB - CAN

1 stop15h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R19 982

Wed 17/1216:40CAN - JNB

2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/1217:00JNB - CAN

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R21 674

Mon 19/113:35SHA - CPT

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/17:00CPT - SHA

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R19 864

Sat 24/110:10PVG - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/117:15CPT - PVG

1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 023

Sat 24/16:15PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Tue 27/115:20CPT - PVG

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 4/12R20 236

One-way flights from China
Search for one-way flight options from China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Fri 6/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/12R6 954

Sun 14/1211:50CAN - JNB

2 stops26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R7 749

Sun 1/319:30PEK - CPT

3 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R10 000

Wed 31/128:05SZX - JNB

2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 389

Sun 14/1210:15CAN - JNB

1 stop27h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R10 778

Sat 28/20:50PEK - CPT

1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R10 981

Fri 6/223:35PVG - JNB

2 stops46h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R12 149

Sat 20/1222:20SZX - JNB

3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R13 231

Tue 30/120:10SZX - JNB

Nonstop13h 30mAir China

Deal found 7/12R13 468

Mon 15/1220:40CAN - JNB

2 stops41h 00mAir China

Deal found 5/12R14 044

Thu 18/1212:40CAN - JNB

2 stops25h 00mAir China

Deal found 5/12R14 060

Sat 20/1219:20SZX - JNB

2 stops43h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R14 517

International flights from China
Find cheap international flights from China based on historic user searches and pricing. Information updated on 7 December 2025.

Wed 11/37:50HKT - BOM

1 stop17h 15mThai Lion Air

Thu 12/30:40BOM - HKT

1 stop21h 10mThai Lion Air

Deal found 4/12R5 397

Wed 11/313:40HKT - BOM

1 stop11h 40mThai Vietjet Air

Thu 12/31:40BOM - HKT

Nonstop4h 30mThai Vietjet Air

Deal found 4/12R5 550

Mon 22/128:40HKT - DXB

1 stop14h 50mSichuan Airlines

Mon 5/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 7/12R7 749

Sat 27/1218:50HKT - DXB

1 stop28h 40mSichuan Airlines

Mon 19/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 4/12R7 766

Mon 22/1218:50HKT - DXB

1 stop28h 40mSichuan Airlines

Wed 7/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop16h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 7/12R7 902

Sat 14/38:35HKT - DXB

1 stop14h 55mSichuan Airlines

Tue 17/322:30DXB - HKT

1 stop16h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 4/12R8 528

Mon 19/19:00MRU - HKT

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/115:40HKT - MRU

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R11 269

Wed 11/310:15HKT - BOM

2 stops12h 35mVietnam Airlines

Fri 13/323:10BOM - HKT

2 stops18h 25mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 4/12R11 539

Mon 22/1218:50HKT - DXB

1 stop28h 40mSichuan Airlines

Sat 3/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 7/12R12 064

Fri 16/115:15HKT - DXB

1 stop12h 55mSAUDIA

Thu 22/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop21h 00mSAUDIA

Deal found 5/12R12 081

Mon 29/1223:55HKT - DXB

1 stop19h 05mSAUDIA

Tue 6/122:30DXB - HKT

1 stop21h 00mSAUDIA

Deal found 5/12R12 250

Mon 29/128:20HKT - DXB

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 6/111:55DXB - HKT

1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R12 927

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Depart

Return

Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/1

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:55-14:50

1 stop36h 55m

R10 744

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/1

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:55-14:50

1 stop36h 55m

R12 961

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

R13 384

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 570

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 570

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R13 570

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 570

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R13 570

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 570

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 16/1

16:10-13:05

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:00-23:10

2 stops42h 10m

R13 773

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Best time to book a flight from China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from China with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from China

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China (average of R6 836). Flying from China in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 891). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from China?

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from China would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from China?

When flying from China check dates and pricing for the following: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Air China

Ethiopian Air

What is the cheapest place to fly to from China?

The cheapest city to fly to from China is Guangzhou Baiyun, with prices starting at R1 343. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guangzhou Baiyun

Guangzhou Baiyun

Airline reviews for flights from China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

7,6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

7,4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

7,2

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

7,2

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from China?
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