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R8 668+ Cheap flights to Beijing, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 21 — Mar 281
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Flights to Beijing, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Beijing. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Mon 27/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/88:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2R10 062
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/60:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2R10 223
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/38:45
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/2R11 633
Mon 7/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 13/98:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/2R11 697
Wed 1/413:30
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
Tue 7/40:40
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 15/2R12 434
Fri 20/313:25
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Fri 27/30:40
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 16/2R12 626
Thu 19/314:30
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/30:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R12 946
Sat 4/49:50
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops32h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 11/411:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2R13 491
Fri 20/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops26h 40m
Air China
Sat 28/321:00
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop40h 40m
Air China
Deal found 16/2R13 523
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops26h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 10/67:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2R13 587

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Find the latest flights to Beijing in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2026.

Return from

R10 062

One-way from

R8 668

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 354
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R10 062

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-14:40

1 stop36h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/6

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R10 223

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:55-23:00

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

8:45-18:35

1 stop39h 50m

R11 633

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

13:30-22:20

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/4

0:40-5:30

1 stop34h 50m

R12 434

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:25-14:45

1 stop19h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/3

0:40-5:35

1 stop34h 55m

R12 626

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R12 946

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

9:50-23:50

2 stops32h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/4

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R13 491

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

10:10-18:50

2 stops26h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/3

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

R13 523

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

13:25-22:30

1 stop27h 05m

R8 668

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

13:25-10:15

3 stops38h 50m

R9 117

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Best time to book a flight to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Beijing

When is the best time to book a flight to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Beijing may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Beijing?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing takes 18 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Beijing from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Beijing?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 371
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 806
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R11 787
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 033

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Beijing?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 170 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to Beijing

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Beijing if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Beijing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Beijing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

    Beijing Daxing Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Daxing Intl typically cost R1 917, while return flights cost around R12 406.

  • How much is a return flight to Beijing?

    A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R13 809, however they can be found for as little as R13 582.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Beijing, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Beijing Capital have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Beijing Capital can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Beijing Capital?

    Yes. Beijing Capital has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Beijing Huiqiang Hotel (Beijing Terminal 1) is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0,0 km away from Beijing Capital).

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