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R7 679+ 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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 26 — Apr 21
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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 24 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 24/2R10 030
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/60:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R10 190
Wed 9/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 718
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/30:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R10 734
Wed 15/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 20/78:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/2R10 830
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 29/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 878
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 942
Tue 14/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 19/78:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R11 102

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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 24 February 2026.

Return from

R10 030

One-way from

R7 679

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 334
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R387 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R194 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

20:45-11:30

1 stop32h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/3

7:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R15 469

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

8:20-22:20

3 stops32h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 15/4

0:40-20:25

3 stops25h 45m

R21 788

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-14:40

1 stop36h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 18/5

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R41 113

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

12:30-17:20

3 stops46h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 16/4

0:10-0:05

2 stops53h 55m

R43 496

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-21:25

2 stops24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 19/5

19:55-16:10

2 stops26h 15m

R64 821

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:20-14:45

1 stop34h 25m

R7 791

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

R8 734

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:10-10:45

1 stop18h 35m

R9 230

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

R10 606

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

10:05-20:25

3 stops28h 20m

R10 718

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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 20 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 336
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 788
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R11 768
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 181

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 24 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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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 533 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 179 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 416 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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 914, while return flights cost around R12 386.

  • How much is a return flight to Beijing?

    A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R13 787, however they can be found for as little as R13 560.

  • 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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