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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu

JNB — CTU
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2026.

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August

Cheapest in

March
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 41% potential increase in price (R219 945 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 40% potential price decrease (R90 099 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu (average of R7 208). Flying from Johannesburg to Chengdu in November is currently the most expensive (average of R14 512). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China from Johannesburg to Chengdu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7,2
Good
138 reviews
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Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Reviews

1 / 5
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7,2
Good
138 reviews
Air China
7,2
Good
138 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Reviews

1 / 5
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu, you will be flying into Chengdu. Chengdu (CTU) is just 15,1 km from the centre vof the city. Chengdu is the only Chengdu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 1 airline has flights to Chengdu from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Chengdu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China (R11 539), offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Chengdu. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Chengdu for 40% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Chengdu 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 Johannesburg to Chengdu?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu (average of R7 208). Flying from Johannesburg to Chengdu in November is currently the most expensive (average of R14 512). 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 airline flying from Johannesburg to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR11 539AverageR13 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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