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Cheap flights from South Africa to Beijing, China from R8 324

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Beijing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Beijing flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 832

One-way from

R8 324

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 270
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/8-3/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • South Africa to Beijing
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • South Africa to Beijing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 407 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 678 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Beijing

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Beijing
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 8 July 2025.

Thu 21/89:50JNB - PEK
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/911:30PEK - JNB
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7R12 832
Tue 5/819:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/816:35PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7R13 933
Thu 21/810:05JNB - PEK
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Wed 3/97:25PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/7R14 146
Wed 20/810:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Wed 27/821:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/7R14 873
Mon 1/910:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7R15 140
Mon 3/1113:40CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Mon 10/116:50PEK - CPT
1 stop39h 55mEmirates
Deal found 7/7R15 512
Wed 20/87:00CPT - PEK
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/87:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R16 897
Tue 5/817:50JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/86:55PEK - JNB
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R16 897
Fri 18/711:20JNB - PEK
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 25/719:40PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/7R16 914
Tue 16/1219:10JNB - PEK
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 31/120:50PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R17 482
Tue 21/1013:50CPT - PEK
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/100:10PEK - CPT
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R18 778

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Beijing that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/9

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R12 832

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/8

16:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R13 933

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/9

7:25-20:50

1 stop19h 25m

R14 146

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/8

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

R14 873

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/9

0:05-9:25

2 stops39h 20m

R15 140

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/11

6:50-16:45

1 stop39h 55m

R15 512

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

7:00-15:25

2 stops26h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/8

7:25-11:35

1 stop34h 10m

R16 897

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

17:50-5:40

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/8

6:55-7:40

2 stops30h 45m

R16 897

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

11:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 25/7

19:40-7:40

1 stop18h 00m

R16 914

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:10-16:15

1 stop39h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:50-10:50

1 stop40h 00m

R17 482

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/7

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 8 July 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Beijing one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 324. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and China Eastern, 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 789AverageR12 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 934AverageR15 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 050AverageR15 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 992AverageR15 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 523AverageR15 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 583AverageR17 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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