How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?

Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11700 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 R6 015. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, 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.

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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Beijing that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Mon 11/513:45JNB - PEK

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Deal found 22/12R15 577

Wed 7/110:10JNB - PEK

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1 stop40h 40mAir China

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Wed 14/122:20JNB - PEK

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Deal found 22/12R12 936

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1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 21/12R15 109

Sun 18/115:20CPT - PEK

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 21/12R17 199

Thu 22/115:25CPT - PEK

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1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/12R13 287

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One-way flights from South Africa to Beijing
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Fri 20/214:30JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/12R8 608

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2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R8 925

Thu 19/213:40JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/12R9 159

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2 stops26h 40mAir China

Deal found 22/12R10 045

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3 stops24h 20mEmirates

Deal found 22/12R18 970

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Round-trip from	R10 864
One-way from	R8 608
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 577

Singapore Airlines
11/5-21/5
2 total stops
59h 15m total
South Africa to Beijing

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Ethiopian Air
20/2
1 total stop
20h 40m total
South Africa to Beijing

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Mon 11/5

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Mon 1/6

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R12 101

JohannesburgBeijing

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R12 335

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0:40-5:35

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R12 936

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15:25-17:10

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Beijing Capital

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0:10-13:00

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R13 287

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

10:10-18:50

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Beijing Capital

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21:00-7:40

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R13 839

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

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Mon 1/6

10:05-15:25

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7:25-16:15

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R14 374

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13:50-17:10

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0:10-13:00

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R14 608

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

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10:40-14:50

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Beijing Capital

Thu 21/5

0:05-9:25

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R15 678

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:10-18:50

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21:00-7:40

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R15 728

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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 521). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 920). 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.

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

When flying from South Africa to Beijing, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Beijing?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 419 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 103 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 690 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 336 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11700 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 R6 015. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, 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 521). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 920). 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 South Africa to Beijing

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 423	AverageR13 224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 232	AverageR15 116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 290	AverageR14 511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 293	AverageR17 220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 296	AverageR14 962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 915	AverageR15 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air China	CheapestR13 552	AverageR13 944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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