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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing from R17 789

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BJS
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Beijing are usually found in February or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

R17 789

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 717
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 27/9-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Beijing?

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Beijing at least 43 days early can save you up to 14% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Beijing for as little as R14 128 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R14 128 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Beijing?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Beijing from Cape Town. Prices for February average R15 569 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R12 215. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a February flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in October

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BJS?

When flying from Cape Town to Beijing, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to Beijing

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Cape Town and Beijing. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Singapore Airlines flights we've detected travelling from Cape Town to Beijing. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Fri 27/910:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/100:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/7R30 206
Fri 30/810:40CPT - PEK
2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/98:55PEK - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/7R73 859
Sat 31/810:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/7R81 677
Fri 30/810:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/7R86 313

Cheap Emirates flights from Cape Town to Beijing

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Cape Town and Beijing. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Emirates flights we've found from Cape Town to Beijing. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 27/918:20CPT - PEK
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Thu 17/100:40PEK - CPT
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/7R17 789
Fri 30/813:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Fri 6/97:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/7R84 418
Sat 31/813:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Sat 7/97:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/7R94 665
Fri 30/813:05CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Sat 7/97:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/7R196 798

Find flights from Cape Town to Beijing within your budget

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/9

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 17/10

1 stop22h 10m

R17 789

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/9

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/10

2 stops30h 50m

R18 635

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/9

2 stops22h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/10

2 stops30h 50m

R19 500

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/9

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 17/10

2 stops39h 20m

R30 206

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/8

2 stops25h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/9

2 stops27h 10m

R69 554

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/8

2 stops22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/9

2 stops30h 30m

R73 859

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/8

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/9

2 stops39h 20m

R81 677

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/8

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/9

1 stop19h 35m

R83 793

Cape Town IntlBeijing Capital

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/8

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/9

1 stop34h 10m

R84 418

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
Booking 42 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Beijing flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Beijing by month

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

BJS

Temperature

-3 - 26 °C

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 26 July 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Beijing, such as Singapore Airlines and Emirates. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

Cathay Pacific
7,8
Good
945 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
787 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

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 3 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Beijing for under R17 800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Beijing for under R17 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just R17 789, but on average you can expect to pay R80 941.

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

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R17 789. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at R30 206 and R69 554, respectively.

  • What does CPT to PEK mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cape Town Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CPT to PEK flight. Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Beijing that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Beijing flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Beijing with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Beijing flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Beijing that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Beijing offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Beijing flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Beijing?

    When booking a flight from Cape Town to Beijing, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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