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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, China from R7 677

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/60:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R9 760
Mon 23/319:55
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/38:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 347
Wed 4/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Thu 12/318:30
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Deal found 5/2R13 238
Wed 4/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Wed 11/321:00
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop40h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/2R13 414
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops32h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 10/67:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2R13 590
Mon 23/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Mon 30/322:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops39h 40m
Air China
Deal found 6/2R13 703
Mon 2/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Sun 15/318:30
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Deal found 5/2R13 719
Wed 25/310:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Wed 1/421:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Air China
Deal found 8/2R13 767
Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/30:50
PEK
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JNB
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 831
Mon 2/310:10
JNB
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PEK
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Wed 11/321:00
PEK
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JNB
1 stop40h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/2R13 895

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 760

One-way from

R7 677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 356
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 8 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Beijing that are best for you.

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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

R9 760

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:55-14:50

1 stop36h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 29/3

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R11 443

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/6

7:00-8:20

2 stops31h 20m

R13 590

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:10-10:45

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 30/3

22:00-7:40

2 stops39h 40m

R13 703

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

10:10-10:45

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/4

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R13 767

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/6

7:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R14 264

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/6

21:25-7:40

2 stops40h 15m

R14 264

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:15

1 stop39h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

0:50-10:50

1 stop40h 00m

R14 280

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:25-14:45

1 stop19h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/3

0:40-20:35

1 stop25h 55m

R14 344

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:20-14:45

1 stop34h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/3

0:40-5:35

1 stop34h 55m

R14 344

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Beijing

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 6 February 2026.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R7 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 356). 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 Johannesburg to Beijing?

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Beijing delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Beijing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 8 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Beijing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

    Travellers looking to go to Beijing from Johannesburg have several options to choose from. The departing airport can be either Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. Lanseria is the smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo is larger and may have more flights available. Once flying to Beijing, travellers may leave the plane at Beijing Capital Airport or Beijing Daxing Airport. Capital Airport is located 32 kilometres from the city centre and a hub for Air China, Hainan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Daxing Airport is 46 kilometres from Tiananmen Square and 26 kilometres from downtown Langfang.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    At this time, there are no direct, nonstop flights that go to Beijing from Johannesburg. Instead, passengers will be required to take a stopover flight that makes a stop at one or more other airports before reaching Beijing. Some of the airlines offering these flights include Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Air China. These flights can range in length from 17h 15 all the way to 19h 30m. The flights that get to the destination quickest will also be the more expensive ones to procure a ticket for. In most cases, one-stop flights have a less expensive ticket price than flights with at least two stops.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Beijing?

    There are several flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing with a single stop in between. These flights may touch down in locations like Hong Kong International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. There are also many flights with two or three stops between the two locations. Some flights go into Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport while others will stop down at Shenzhen Bao’an International, Yangzhou Taizhou, and Dalian Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    Travellers going to Beijing from Johannesburg will need to have a passport as well as a visa to take a flight. The visa can take up to a week to process.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and China Eastern fly from Johannesburg to Beijing in about 26h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 40m. The distance between Johannesburg and Beijing is about 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at R9 035, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Beijing and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 770 and R10 826, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 600. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Beijing for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Beijing is Doha. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Beijing flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Burj Al Arab can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R263 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

    Johannesburg to Beijing flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Singapore.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Beijing?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R7 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 356). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 035AverageR11 016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 770AverageR13 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 826AverageR12 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 787AverageR16 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 790AverageR14 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 374AverageR13 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 996AverageR13 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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