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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, China from R7 629

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Mon 27/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/88:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R9 965
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/60:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R10 124
Wed 9/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 648
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/30:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R10 664
Wed 15/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 20/78:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/2R10 775
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 29/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 807
Wed 9/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 27/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 855
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 871
Tue 14/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 19/78:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R11 030
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/30:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R11 125

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 965

One-way from

R7 629

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 253
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 066 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/6

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R10 124

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/6

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R14 335

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:10-15:25

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 31/5

0:40-10:15

1 stop39h 35m

R14 383

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

8:20-17:20

1 stop27h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 31/5

0:10-0:05

2 stops53h 55m

R23 394

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 20/7

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R23 823

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-8:55

2 stops32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 20/7

10:55-11:05

2 stops30h 10m

R37 682

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

23:15-15:55

2 stops34h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

23:05-21:20

2 stops52h 15m

R37 777

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

R7 803

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

R8 185

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-14:45

3 stops46h 55m

R8 582

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing (average of R7 152). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 253). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 752.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

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 27 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing have to say. 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
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 180 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 420 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing can take about 29h 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 124. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Beijing are separated by a distance of 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R9 597. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 718 and R10 736, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 554. Cathay Pacific flights start at R6 921 while deals on Emirates start at R7 612 one-way.

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

    Most of the time, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Dubai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing.

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

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq more than any other notable places. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Beijing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing (average of R7 152). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 253). 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 OR Tambo to Beijing

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 597AverageR10 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 718AverageR13 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 736AverageR12 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 689AverageR16 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 691AverageR14 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 256AverageR13 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 789AverageR13 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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