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Cheap flights from South Africa to Beijing, China from R8 180

JNB — BJS
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Beijing

Sun 1/1118:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sun 15/116:50 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 23/8R13 142
Mon 19/1013:30 -
1 stop26h 50m
Mon 2/110:40 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 24/8R13 190
Mon 21/910:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 7/107:25 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 22/8R13 222
Fri 30/1010:25 -
1 stop22h 20m
Fri 6/116:50 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 22/8R13 398
Wed 26/810:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 9/97:25 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 20/8R13 414
Wed 26/810:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Tue 8/97:25 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 21/8R14 167
Mon 2/1110:25 -
1 stop30h 05m
Sun 15/116:50 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 23/8R14 359
Thu 1/1016:35 -
1 stop31h 15m
Tue 6/107:20 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 24/8R14 455
Mon 9/1121:45 -
1 stop34h 55m
Fri 20/110:45 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 23/8R14 487
Sat 31/100:55 -
1 stop24h 05m
Fri 13/118:40 -
1 stop44h 20m
Deal found 22/8R14 519
Sun 29/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 6/128:40 -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 20/8R14 583
Thu 27/811:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Fri 18/916:40 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 22/8R14 631

Find flight deals from South Africa to Beijing

Round-trip from

R13 142

One-way from

R8 180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 527
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 1/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • South Africa to Beijing
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • South Africa to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R2 844 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

18:50-7:00

1 stop30h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/12

8:40-11:00

1 stop32h 20m

R14 583

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 583

Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

13:15-15:25

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 10/10

7:25-18:05

1 stop40h 40m

R14 951

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

10:25-14:45

1 stop22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 18/11

0:40-16:35

1 stop21h 55m

R15 031

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

11:10-18:25

1 stop25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 20/9

7:25-7:45

1 stop30h 20m

R15 463
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

Fri 18/9

19:40-7:55

1 stop18h 15m

R15 528

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 528

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 528

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

10:10-18:15

2 stops26h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R15 800

Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-22:20

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/10

0:40-11:30

1 stop40h 50m

R15 960

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Beijing

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Beijing

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Beijing (average of R12 678). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 367). 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Beijing, you should look to book at least 66 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 515 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 033 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h. 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 594. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Cathay Pacific, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Beijing (average of R12 678). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 367). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR9 452AverageR14 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 764AverageR13 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 143AverageR13 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 152AverageR18 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 302AverageR16 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 341AverageR14 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 743AverageR15 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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