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R2 848+ Cheap flights from China

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PVG — CPT
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

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 29 April 2025.

Good round-trip deal

R3 118 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 076 or less
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China.

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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 29 April 2025.

Tue 3/60:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/619:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4R11 167
Wed 11/621:30SHA - JNB
2 stops40h 10mAir China
Wed 18/610:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Deal found 27/4R15 001
Thu 12/613:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/611:20JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R15 281
Wed 4/621:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Wed 11/610:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Deal found 28/4R15 932
Mon 12/513:40PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/511:20JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R15 951
Wed 11/67:40SHA - JNB
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/69:50JNB - SHA
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R17 551
Sun 25/519:05CAN - CPT
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 1/613:00CPT - CAN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R17 830
Sun 11/50:40PEK - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEmirates
Thu 15/522:20JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 05mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R18 631
Tue 30/90:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/108:20JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R19 412
Mon 12/520:15PEK - JNB
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/511:20JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 506
Sun 25/521:10CAN - CPT
2 stops43h 40mXiamenAir
Sun 1/613:00CPT - CAN
2 stops25h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/4R24 363
Sat 27/913:30PEK - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1017:05CPT - PEK
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R24 642

Find flights from China within your budget

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 29 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/6

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

R11 167

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/6

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R15 001

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/6

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

11:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R15 281

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/6

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

R15 932

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/5

13:40-7:40

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-12:25

1 stop19h 05m

R15 951

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/6

7:40-8:20

3 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

9:50-23:25

3 stops31h 35m

R17 551

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 25/5

19:05-19:55

2 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

R17 830

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/5

0:40-16:15

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

R18 631

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 30/9

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

8:20-17:20

1 stop27h 00m

R19 412

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/5

20:15-7:20

2 stops41h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-12:25

1 stop19h 05m

R19 506

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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
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China (average of R16 248). Flying from China in April will prove the most costly (average of R32 590). 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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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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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 29 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest month to fly from China?

    March 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from China?

    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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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?

Yes! Start tracking prices for flights from China today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive the alerts.

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