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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chengdu

JNB — CTU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 396
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 41% potential increase in price (R255 095 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 34% potential price decrease (R93 423 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chengdu

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Chengdu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air China from South Africa to Chengdu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7,3
Good
101 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.
Air China
7,3
Good
101 reviews
Air China
7,3
Good
101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Related info for your journey

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

    Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Chengdu. It is only a 15,1 km journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city centre.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chengdu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Top airline flying from South Africa to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from South Africa 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR13 372AverageR15 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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