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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Beijing flights typically cost between R13 232 and R18 945 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 355 on Singapore Airlines (Sept 2-Sept 8).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Beijing flights typically cost between R13 232 and R18 945 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 355 on Singapore Airlines (Sept 2-Sept 8).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Egyptair, and Air China fly from Johannesburg to Beijing in about 18h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 55m. The distance between Johannesburg and Beijing is about 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 3

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

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Currently priced at R9 757, 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 930 and R12 010, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

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

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Booking 89 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Beijing flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall 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 Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall can do so by travelling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R180 per day.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 16% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 762, or R14 983 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

March can be a great time to fly to Beijing from Johannesburg with a flight ticket averaging about R13 615. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as R9 959. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Johannesburg to Beijing by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Beijing with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Question 23

What airports serve Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

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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.

Question 24

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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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.

Question 25

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

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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.

Round-trip from	R13 355
One-way from	R8 526
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 346

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 757	AverageR11 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 930	AverageR14 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 010	AverageR14 542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 481	AverageR14 002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 949	AverageR15 706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR13 477	AverageR14 616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 873	AverageR16 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Beijing are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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