How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?

Airlines like Emirates, Air China, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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?

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

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 25% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Beijing 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 535, or R14 698 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Beijing from South Africa. Prices for March average R13 307 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 700. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in December

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?

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Round-trip from	R13 674
One-way from	R9 457
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 056

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Mon 20/1010:05JNB - PEK

1 stop30h 15mEmirates

Sun 26/100:40PEK - JNB

1 stop21h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R13 674

Sun 9/1114:30JNB - PEK

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Deal found 15/9R13 726

Mon 1/1210:10JNB - PEK

1 stop29h 05mAir China

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Deal found 15/9R14 750

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Deal found 15/9R15 131

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Deal found 14/9R16 624

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Deal found 15/9R14 229

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Sat 29/1114:30JNB - PEK

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Deal found 15/9R14 351

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Deal found 14/9R16 468

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1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 15/9R14 420

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Deal found 14/9R16 468

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 14/9R16 624

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Sat 11/109:50JNB - PEK

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Deal found 15/9R9 457

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1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 14/9R10 307

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Deal found 15/9R10 672

Sat 11/1019:50CPT - PEK

3 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 7/1021:15JNB - PEK

1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R14 958

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0:10-13:05

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14:30-17:10

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0:10-13:05

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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

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14:30-17:10

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0:10-13:05

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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

8:20-17:10

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0:10-13:05

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JohannesburgBeijing

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

13:25-14:45

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JohannesburgBeijing

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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1 / 20

2,0

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HYD - DXB

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

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HYD - DXB

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

993 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?
Airlines like Emirates, Air China, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 571	AverageR12 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 703	AverageR14 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 722	AverageR14 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 703	AverageR15 271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 762	AverageR15 763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR13 221	AverageR14 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 468	AverageR17 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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