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 971, while return flights cost around R11 545.

How much is a return flight to Beijing?

A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R11 616, however they can be found for as little as R11 545.

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 (17 hours 45 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).

R8 186+ Cheap Flights to Beijing, China

Flights to Beijing, China in 2026

Return from	R11 514
One-way from	R8 186
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 387

Singapore Airlines
30/6-7/7
2 total stops
60h 50m total
Johannesburg to Beijing

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Ethiopian Air
20/2
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20h 40m total
Johannesburg to Beijing

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Tue 30/619:50JNB - PEK

1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines

Tue 7/78:55PEK - JNB

1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/1R11 514

Sun 18/114:30JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/10:10PEK - JNB

1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1R11 596

Tue 24/213:40JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R12 914

Sat 7/219:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 13/20:10PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R13 177

Sun 18/110:25JNB - PEK

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/119:30PEK - JNB

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/1R13 919

Sun 18/119:05JNB - PEK

1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/10:50PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/1R14 528

Thu 11/610:05JNB - PEK

1 stop23h 20mEmirates

Mon 15/67:25PEK - JNB

1 stop32h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/1R14 709

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Tue 30/619:50JNB - PEK

1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines

Tue 7/78:55PEK - JNB

1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R11 827

Thu 11/610:05JNB - PEK

1 stop23h 20mEmirates

Mon 15/67:25PEK - JNB

1 stop32h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/1R14 709

Thu 4/69:50JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 21/611:30PEK - JNB

2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/1R16 241

Thu 4/610:05JNB - PEK

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/611:30PEK - JNB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R16 686

Tue 24/213:40JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R12 914

Thu 4/613:45JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 21/68:55PEK - JNB

1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R15 912

Tue 30/613:30JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/711:30PEK - JNB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R18 597

Tue 30/618:45JNB - PEK

3 stops45h 35mEmirates

Tue 7/77:25PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEmirates

Deal found 9/1R19 535

Thu 12/211:00JNB - PEK

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/215:30PEK - JNB

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R18 959

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Sun 18/114:30JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/10:10PEK - JNB

1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1R11 596

Sun 18/110:25JNB - PEK

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/119:30PEK - JNB

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/1R13 919

Sun 18/119:05JNB - PEK

1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/10:50PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/1R14 528

Sun 18/111:40JNB - PEK

2 stops36h 55mLufthansa

Wed 28/110:00PEK - JNB

2 stops27h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/1R16 818

Sun 18/110:25JNB - PEK

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Tue 27/10:40PEK - JNB

3 stops25h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/1R18 547

Sat 7/219:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 13/20:10PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R13 177

Thu 12/211:00JNB - PEK

1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 19/210:00PEK - JNB

1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/1R15 253

Tue 24/213:40JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R12 914

Tue 24/220:45JNB - PEK

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/37:55PEK - JNB

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R14 874

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Fri 20/214:30JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/1R8 186

Thu 19/213:45JNB - PEK

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R8 862

Thu 19/223:00JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/1R9 389

Sat 7/219:55JNB - PEK

1 stop21h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/1R9 438

Sun 8/211:00JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/1R9 735

Fri 20/210:10JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 40mAir China

Deal found 9/1R9 817

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Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R11 827

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

13:40-7:15

1 stop35h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/3

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 914

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/6

7:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R14 709

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

13:45-7:15

1 stop35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/6

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R15 912

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/6

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R16 241

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/6

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R16 686

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

13:30-15:25

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R18 597

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

11:00-10:45

1 stop17h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/2

15:30-15:25

2 stops29h 55m

R18 959

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

18:45-22:20

3 stops45h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

7:25-20:35

1 stop19h 10m

R19 535

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

R8 186

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

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 17 hours 45 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 Singapore Airlines.

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

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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 430 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 126 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 707 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 366 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 971, while return flights cost around R11 545.
How much is a return flight to Beijing?
A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R11 616, however they can be found for as little as R11 545.
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 (17 hours 45 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

FAQs about flying to Beijing

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

What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

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Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

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