Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, China from R8 669

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Nov 28 — Dec 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Beijing are usually found in March or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 29 October 2025.

Thu 13/1114:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/110:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R12 780
Thu 11/1214:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R13 142
Wed 29/1018:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 40mEmirates
Wed 5/116:50PEK - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/10R13 468
Fri 12/1214:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R13 795
Thu 27/1119:10JNB - PEK
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/128:50PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/10R14 053
Thu 27/1110:25JNB - PEK
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/128:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R14 191
Sat 8/1119:10JNB - PEK
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/118:50PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/10R14 328
Sat 8/1110:25JNB - PEK
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/118:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R14 414
Thu 13/1111:00JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/117:30PEK - JNB
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10R14 827
Thu 11/1220:45JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1218:30PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R15 257

Cheap 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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 780

One-way from

R8 669

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 554
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 700 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 587 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Beijing that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/11

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R12 780

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/12

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R13 142

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

13:40-14:50

1 stop19h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/2

8:45-18:35

1 stop39h 50m

R13 537

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/12

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R13 795

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:10-7:15

1 stop30h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

8:50-10:50

1 stop32h 00m

R14 328

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

10:25-14:45

1 stop22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

8:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

R14 414

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:00-0:55

1 stop31h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/11

3:25-7:25

1 stop34h 00m

R14 827

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

20:45-6:35

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 18/12

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R15 257

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

10:10-18:50

2 stops26h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 18/12

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R15 429

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:55-7:15

1 stop29h 20m

R8 669

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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 24 October 2025.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R8 067). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 451). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 29 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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 Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Johannesburg to Beijing in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 55m. 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 617, 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 R11 600 and R11 619, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R8 067). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 451). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 617AverageR11 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 600AverageR14 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 619AverageR13 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 651AverageR17 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 651AverageR15 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 105AverageR14 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 344AverageR15 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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