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R6 311+ Cheap flights to China

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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Mon 27/719:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/80:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 397
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/60:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 563
Wed 6/519:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 5/70:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 912
Tue 17/314:30
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/323:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R11 012
Wed 20/513:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 26/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R11 194
Wed 15/719:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop28h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 20/719:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 261

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to China on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 7 March 2026
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Find the latest flights to China in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 7 March 2026.

Return from

R12 423

One-way from

R6 311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 137
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R773 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R325 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 7 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R10 380

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/6

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R10 580

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 224

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 224

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R13 337

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

10:10-18:10

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/4

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R13 353

JohannesburgKunming

JNB - KMG

JNBKMG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

10:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 26/5

12:55-7:40

1 stop24h 45m

R13 436
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

8:20-7:05

1 stop16h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 16/6

9:15-20:10

1 stop16h 55m

R13 519

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R13 586

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

8:20-15:45

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R13 951

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Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to China takes 24 hours 51 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R6 803
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R8 776
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 138
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 884

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 March 2026.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 7 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific to China 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
965 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 470 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

FAQs about flying to China

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • For some serious shopping therapy and a vibrant nightlife scene, pay a visit to Hong Kong Island, a mere bus ride away from the central city lands you in this destination with its unusual mix of Western and Asian cultures.
  • Make sure you get around to seeing Beijing, China’s capital which is home to some all-star attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, parts of the Great Wall of China, and the lovely Summer Palace.
  • History buffs have to make their way to Xi’an, the ancient imperial capital of China. On show here are sites such as the Goose Pagodas, the Bell and Drum Towers, Ming City Walls, and the famed Terra Cotta Warriors!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Yantai Penglai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Yantai Penglai Intl typically cost R960, while return flights cost around R2 202.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around R3 736, however they can be found for as little as R3 413.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0,0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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