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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 762

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/11

0:45-7:10

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

21:45-14:40

1 stop34h 55m

R15 021

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/1

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

R15 021

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/10

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

13:30-22:20

1 stop26h 50m

R16 506

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Wed 4/11

0:45-16:35

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

10:25-22:00

1 stop29h 35m

R16 554

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Tue 10/11

0:45-20:35

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

10:25-22:00

1 stop29h 35m

R16 570

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 8/10

0:45-16:15

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

22:20-22:40

1 stop18h 20m

R16 586

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 17/10

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

R17 296

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - CPT Cape Town Intl

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 25/11

23:15-12:05

1 stop42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

17:20-7:50

1 stop32h 30m

R18 103

BeijingCape Town

PEK Beijing Capital - CPT Cape Town Intl

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/11

8:40-12:05

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

17:20-7:00

1 stop31h 40m

R18 119

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Best time to book a flight from China

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PVG-JNB

PEK-JNB

SHA-JNB

SZX-JNB

BOM-HKT

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.

CN0-JNB

PVG-JNB

PEK-JNB

SHA-JNB

SZX-JNB

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 R12 762). Flying from China in April will prove the most costly (average of R25 121). 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, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Air China, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Cathay Pacific

Qatar Airways

China Eastern

Air China

What is the cheapest place to fly to from China?

The cheapest city to fly to from China is Shenzhen, with prices starting at R1 400. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Shenzhen

Zhengzhou

Shenyang

Airline reviews for flights from China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,Air China, 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.

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

7,4

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

7,3

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

7,3

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

7,3

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

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What is the cheapest month to fly from China?
May is currently the cheapest month to fly from China. At this moment in time April 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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Deals for flights from China are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from China for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from China with no change fees?

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.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from China become cheaper?

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