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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing, China from R9 518

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BJS
Aug 27 — Sep 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2026.

Tue 11/818:25
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Wed 16/97:25
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop39h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/7R15 557
Thu 30/720:00
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Tue 11/87:25
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/7R15 573
Wed 9/916:35
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 16/96:45
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/7R15 657
Fri 2/1016:35
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/100:10
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R15 958
Mon 24/816:35
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 31/87:20
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 075
Thu 10/920:00
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop20h 20m
Emirates
Sun 13/90:40
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 24/7R16 426
Wed 16/918:25
CPT
-
PEK
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Sat 19/97:25
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop39h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 27/7R16 845
Fri 2/1018:25
CPT
-
PEK
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:25
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R17 313
Thu 30/79:00
CPT
-
PEK
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/80:40
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7R17 731
Wed 9/910:40
CPT
-
PEK
2 stops22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 16/916:35
PEK
-
CPT
2 stops22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/7R17 865
Wed 9/915:20
CPT
-
PEK
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/90:40
PEK
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R18 049

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 222

One-way from

R9 518

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 339
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 369 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

10:40-7:15

2 stops38h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 31/1

8:45-9:25

2 stops30h 40m

R15 222

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

18:25-15:25

1 stop39h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/9

7:25-16:40

1 stop39h 15m

R15 557

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

16:35-5:50

1 stop31h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/9

6:45-11:50

1 stop35h 05m

R15 657

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

16:35-5:15

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/8

7:20-11:50

1 stop34h 30m

R16 075
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

20:00-22:20

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 13/9

0:40-18:05

1 stop23h 25m

R16 426

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

15:20-22:30

2 stops25h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 30/1

0:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

R16 962

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

10:40-14:40

2 stops22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/9

16:35-9:25

2 stops22h 50m

R17 865

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

15:20-22:20

2 stops25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 15/9

0:40-18:05

1 stop23h 25m

R18 049

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/12

6:50-11:40

1 stop34h 50m

R18 066
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

13:15-15:25

1 stop20h 10m

R9 518

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Beijing from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Beijing

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing (average of R12 730). Flying from Cape Town to Beijing in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Beijing flights typically cost between R17 848 and R30 427 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 222 on Singapore Airlines (Jan 21–Jan 31).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Beijing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Beijing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 242.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Beijing?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Beijing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 28 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Beijing 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
1 584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Beijing per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Beijing in 31h 15m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12957 km between Cape Town and Beijing. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Beijing round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R11 653. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R12 725 and R12 747, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing (average of R12 730). Flying from Cape Town to Beijing in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Beijing on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Beijing. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 July 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Beijing
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Beijing

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Beijing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 653AverageR18 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 725AverageR14 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 747AverageR14 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 666AverageR16 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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