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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, China from R8 177

JNB — BJS
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Mon 21/910:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 7/107:25 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 18/8R13 138
Fri 27/1118:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Mon 30/116:50 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 19/8R13 266
Mon 19/1022:20 -
1 stop35h 05m
Wed 28/106:50 -
1 stop39h 45m
Deal found 20/8R13 378
Fri 30/1010:25 -
1 stop22h 20m
Fri 6/116:50 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 22/8R13 394
Wed 26/810:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 9/97:25 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 20/8R13 410
Wed 30/919:10 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 6/100:40 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 19/8R13 442
Wed 26/810:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Tue 8/97:25 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 21/8R14 162
Sun 29/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 6/128:40 -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 20/8R14 578
Thu 27/811:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Fri 18/916:40 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 22/8R14 626
Wed 26/810:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 2/97:25 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 21/8R14 642
Thu 3/911:10 -
1 stop17h 35m
Thu 10/916:40 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 23/8R14 674

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Round-trip from

R13 138

One-way from

R8 177

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December

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March

Average price

R14 130
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 17/1-21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

18:50-7:00

1 stop30h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/1

0:40-11:00

1 stop40h 20m

R14 578

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:25-22:30

1 stop30h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/11

6:50-16:35

1 stop39h 45m

R14 946

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

11:10-10:45

1 stop17h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 22/9

13:40-7:45

1 stop24h 05m

R15 522
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

11:10-12:25

1 stop19h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 21/9

18:40-7:55

1 stop19h 15m

R15 522

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

11:10-12:25

1 stop19h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 20/9

10:00-7:45

1 stop27h 45m

R15 522

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 30/11

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R15 666

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/1

6:40-22:30

2 stops33h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 14/1

0:40-16:35

1 stop21h 55m

R17 586

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:05-20:25

2 stops24h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 8/9

12:05-9:10

2 stops27h 05m

R18 066

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 30/9

7:25-20:35

1 stop19h 10m

R18 403

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-10:45

2 stops38h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/9

20:00-4:00

2 stops38h 00m

R18 947

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R12 274). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 346). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Beijing flights typically cost between R12 858 and R15 474 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 138 on Emirates (Jan 17–Jan 21).

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.

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

Booking 67 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Air China
7,4
Good
161 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific fly from Johannesburg to Beijing in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. 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 449, Air China will fly you from Johannesburg to Beijing and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 761 and R11 139, respectively. Air China 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 592. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Cathay Pacific, 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, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq 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, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing (average of R12 274). Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 346). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR9 449AverageR14 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 761AverageR11 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 139AverageR11 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 257AverageR18 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 298AverageR16 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 337AverageR13 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 738AverageR15 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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