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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, China from R8 123

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing are usually found in March or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 430

One-way from

R8 123

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 291
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 30/7-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 731 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 951 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 June 2025.

Mon 23/614:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/70:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/6R12 587
Wed 30/711:20JNB - PEK
1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 6/812:05PEK - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/6R13 430
Mon 21/719:50JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/78:55PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 574
Sun 20/719:10JNB - PEK
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Mon 28/77:25PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R14 309
Wed 30/710:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Wed 6/821:55PEK - JNB
2 stops39h 45mAir China
Deal found 15/6R14 506
Wed 25/621:45JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 35mEgyptair
Wed 2/70:30PEK - JNB
1 stop36h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 15/6R15 474
Sun 20/717:50JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/721:55PEK - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R17 231
Mon 23/610:40JNB - PEK
2 stops43h 05mLufthansa
Tue 1/72:50PEK - JNB
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 15/6R20 835

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/8

12:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R13 430

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 31/7

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R13 574

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

19:10-15:25

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 28/7

7:25-20:50

1 stop19h 25m

R14 309

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/8

21:55-7:40

2 stops39h 45m

R14 506

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

14:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/10

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R14 667

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

21:45-15:20

1 stop35h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/7

0:30-7:10

1 stop36h 40m

R15 474

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

17:50-11:20

1 stop35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 28/7

21:55-7:40

2 stops39h 45m

R17 231

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

18:50-8:55

2 stops32h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/7

10:55-8:50

2 stops27h 55m

R27 255

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

19:00-7:40

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/7

2:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

R31 701

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

R8 123

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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 13 June 2025.

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 75 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 time of day to fly from JNB to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 15 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 15 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from Johannesburg to Beijing to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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.

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

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R13 430. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R13 574 and R14 309, respectively. Cathay Pacific is 3% 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 123. Air China flights start at R11 009 while deals on Emirates start at R12 049 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. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R245 per day.

  • 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 Singapore.

  • 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.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 890AverageR11 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 057AverageR14 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 173AverageR14 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 095AverageR15 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 615AverageR14 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 740AverageR16 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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