How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12957 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Beijing one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 587. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Beijing for a low price.

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.

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).

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

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Beijing.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Beijing as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Beijing?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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One-way from	R7 674
Popular in	December
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Average price	R12 327

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Beijing (average of R7 195). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 327). 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 often are flights from South Africa to Beijing delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Beijing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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7,6

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qatar Airways

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Etihad Airways

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Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12957 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Beijing one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 587. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Beijing for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Beijing that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Beijing?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Beijing.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Beijing?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Beijing?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Beijing (average of R7 195). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 327). 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 Airlines	CheapestR9 176	AverageR13 110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 782	AverageR14 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 800	AverageR13 881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 759	AverageR16 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR11 761	AverageR14 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 329	AverageR14 971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air China	CheapestR12 865	AverageR13 864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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