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R3 291+ Cheap flights from China

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. 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.
SHA — JNB
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from China

Discover essential information about flights departing from China, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the China airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Good round-trip deal

R2 743 or less

Good one-way deal

R947 or less
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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 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/27:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops45h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1R10 969
Mon 26/119:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
China Eastern
Mon 2/29:50
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops41h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/1R10 985
Fri 27/22:20
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 7/319:55
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 493
Fri 27/20:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 7/319:55
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1R11 738
Mon 2/316:40
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 771
Sun 8/214:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 1/39:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1R11 853
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/1R13 032
Fri 6/32:20
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R13 195
Mon 26/121:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/221:20
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 424
Sat 28/27:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/310:25
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R13 703
Mon 2/319:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/322:20
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 965
Mon 29/621:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Air China
Mon 20/710:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops22h 35m
Air China
Deal found 14/1R13 981

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Find flights departing from China that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 16 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/2

7:00-8:20

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-13:00

2 stops45h 10m

R10 969

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 26/1

19:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

9:50-9:20

2 stops41h 30m

R10 985

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/2

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:55-7:15

1 stop29h 20m

R11 738

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/3

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:55-23:00

1 stop21h 05m

R11 771

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 032

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 6/3

2:20-18:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-1:15

1 stop23h 20m

R13 195

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 26/1

21:30-8:20

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

21:20-7:15

1 stop27h 55m

R13 424

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/2

7:00-8:20

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

10:25-14:45

1 stop22h 20m

R13 703

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/3

19:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:20-22:30

1 stop18h 10m

R13 965

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

R13 981

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Best time to book a flight from China

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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 614). Flying from China in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 523). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from China?

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

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 324
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R6 617
Air China
Air China
From R7 824
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 364

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 333. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R1 333

Airline reviews for flights from China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from China. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
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
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 130 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 715 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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.
Air China
7,2
Good
137 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from China. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from China?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from China. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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