How long is the flight from South Africa to Beijing?

Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Air China, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 20h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. 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 994. 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.

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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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 27 December 2025.

Fri 1/519:50JNB - PEK

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Thu 21/50:05PEK - JNB

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Deal found 26/12R12 575

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Deal found 26/12R14 590

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Deal found 26/12R14 707

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Deal found 25/12R15 639

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Deal found 27/12R14 290

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Deal found 26/12R14 707

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Deal found 27/12R14 290

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Deal found 24/12R16 239

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Deal found 27/12R14 290

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Deal found 27/12R14 290

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1 stop22h 05mEmirates

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Deal found 26/12R16 272

Sun 25/113:40CPT - PEK

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1 stop22h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R16 639

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Sat 17/115:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air

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1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/12R14 590

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Deal found 26/12R14 973

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Deal found 26/12R13 791

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Deal found 26/12R17 355

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Deal found 26/12R16 439

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Deal found 26/12R14 707

Wed 21/110:40CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R17 255

Sat 24/119:55JNB - PEK

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R13 208

Sat 24/122:20JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/114:30PEK - JNB

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R13 907

Sun 25/113:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Wed 28/10:40PEK - CPT

1 stop22h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R16 639

One-way flights from South Africa to Beijing
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Beijing. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.

Mon 16/210:40CPT - PEK

2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/12R7 828

Mon 9/210:25JNB - PEK

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R8 028

Fri 16/118:50JNB - PEK

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R8 261

Thu 15/113:25JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R8 278

Sun 8/29:50JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/12R8 328

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2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/12R8 361

Fri 20/214:30JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/12R8 594

Tue 10/213:40JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R8 644

Mon 9/29:50JNB - PEK

3 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R8 977

Thu 19/213:45JNB - PEK

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R9 010

Fri 16/19:50JNB - PEK

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Deal found 26/12R9 110

Thu 5/213:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R9 210

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Round-trip from	R12 508
One-way from	R7 828
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 523

Singapore Airlines
9/2-16/2
2 total stops
53h 00m total
South Africa to Beijing

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16/2
2 total stops
38h 35m total
South Africa to Beijing

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19:55-7:15

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R12 591

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14:00-7:40

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R14 140

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JNB - PEK

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10:10-10:55

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Beijing Capital

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18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R14 207

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:20-22:20

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Beijing Capital

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0:40-16:15

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R14 290

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-22:20

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Beijing Capital

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0:40-20:35

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R14 290

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

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10:05-15:25

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0:40-10:15

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R14 290

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JNB - PEK

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-15:25

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Beijing Capital

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7:25-16:15

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R14 290

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JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-15:25

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

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7:25-16:15

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R14 290

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JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:05-15:25

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Beijing Capital

Thu 21/5

7:25-5:30

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R14 290

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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 495). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 874). 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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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

3 443 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

3 443 reviews

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Very Good

3 443 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

1 421 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 443 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

1 106 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 443 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

3 695 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 443 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.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 443 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, Air China, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Beijing in about 20h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. 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 994. 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 495). Flying from South Africa to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 874). 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 390	AverageR13 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 193	AverageR15 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 251	AverageR14 461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 249	AverageR17 160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 252	AverageR14 910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 869	AverageR15 714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air China	CheapestR13 504	AverageR13 895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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