R3 761+ 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 23/5. 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.
SHA — JNB
may. 3 — may. 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 abril 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

sáb. 16/5

13:40-8:15

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 23/5

9:45-17:30

2 stops25h 45m

R11 944

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

mié. 13/5

19:30-8:15

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 20/5

9:45-23:50

2 stops32h 05m

R12 876

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

vie. 1/5

7:15-8:15

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 8/5

9:45-18:25

2 stops26h 40m

R13 875

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

dom. 7/6

19:30-11:30

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/6

13:00-14:05

1 stop19h 05m

R14 045

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 31/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/6

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R14 146

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 7/6

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/6

14:45-22:35

1 stop25h 50m

R14 146

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

lun. 8/6

21:40-8:20

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 12/6

9:50-11:45

2 stops43h 55m

R14 146

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 16/5

12:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 23/5

9:45-9:15

2 stops41h 30m

R14 180

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

lun. 8/6

19:30-16:10

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/6

14:45-14:05

1 stop17h 20m

R14 756

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

lun. 6/7

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 24/7

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

R15 044

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Best time to book a flight from China

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Travel insights for flights from China

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China (average of R3 304). Flying from China in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 994). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from China?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight from China ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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