What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to China . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R1 023, while return flights cost around R3 046.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around R423, however they can be found for as little as R381.

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 (15 hours 35 minutes).

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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Flights to China in 2025

Return from	R12 400
One-way from	R6 563
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 938

Singapore Airlines
7/11-13/11
2 total stops
45h 45m total
Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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12/11
1 total stop
18h 40m total
Johannesburg to China

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Sun 21/99:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1015:25PVG - JNB

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/8R12 223

Fri 7/1119:50JNB - CAN

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/111:20CAN - JNB

1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/8R12 400

Sat 18/1019:50JNB - PVG

1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 27/100:10PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/8R12 524

Wed 12/1113:45JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 26/1118:35CAN - JNB

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R12 842

Wed 29/1019:50JNB - CAN

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/111:20CAN - JNB

1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8R12 913

Sat 15/1113:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 22/1123:35PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8R12 984

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Sun 21/99:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1015:25PVG - JNB

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/8R12 223

Fri 7/1119:50JNB - CAN

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/111:20CAN - JNB

1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/8R12 400

Wed 12/1113:45JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 26/1118:35CAN - JNB

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R12 842

Mon 15/910:10JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 45mAir China

Tue 18/1118:30PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 10mAir China

Deal found 26/8R13 285

Wed 17/921:45JNB - PEK

1 stop35h 35mEgyptair

Mon 24/110:45PEK - JNB

1 stop36h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/8R13 408

Thu 13/1122:50JNB - CAN

1 stop24h 55mEthiopian Air

Tue 25/117:45CAN - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/8R13 515

Wed 17/910:05JNB - PEK

1 stop30h 15mEmirates

Wed 19/116:50PEK - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 26/8R13 532

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Mon 1/921:45JNB - CAN

1 stop35h 45mEgyptair

Fri 12/923:20CAN - JNB

1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 26/8R13 868

Tue 2/911:20JNB - PVG

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 9/914:30PVG - JNB

1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/8R14 311

Tue 2/911:20JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 9/916:50SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/8R15 283

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1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

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1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/8R15 071

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1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific

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1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/8R15 071

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1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

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1 stop15h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/8R14 151

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Fri 19/97:25PEK - JNB

1 stop30h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/8R16 628

Wed 10/921:45JNB - CAN

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Sat 13/923:20CAN - JNB

1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 27/8R13 992

Wed 10/910:10JNB - CAN

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Sat 13/916:40CAN - JNB

2 stops45h 00mAir China

Deal found 27/8R14 788

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

15:25-8:30

1 stop23h 05m

R12 223

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:50-0:20

1 stop22h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 13/11

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 400

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 524

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-14:25

1 stop18h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 26/11

18:35-8:40

1 stop20h 05m

R12 842

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

23:35-15:25

1 stop21h 50m

R12 984

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

19:50-6:30

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/11

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R13 214

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 267

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R13 285

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

21:45-15:20

1 stop35h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/11

0:45-7:10

1 stop36h 25m

R13 408

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:50-5:45

1 stop24h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 25/11

7:45-3:55

1 stop26h 10m

R13 515

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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 23 hours 30 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

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

Rainfall in China 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

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?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

977 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 611 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Air China

7,3

Good

95 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R1 023, while return flights cost around R3 046.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around R423, however they can be found for as little as R381.
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 (15 hours 35 minutes).
Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?
Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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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 28 August 2025.

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 28 August 2025.

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

FAQs about flying to China

What is good to know if travelling to China?

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

What is the best airline to fly to China?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

How much is a return flight to China?

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

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