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R8 215+ Cheap flights to China

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to China in 2025

Find the latest flights to China in 2025, 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 11 juli 2025.

Return from

R12 144

One-way from

R8 215

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 127
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 795 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 063 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 juli 2025.

tir. 11/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
man. 24/110:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/7R11 376
tor. 23/1020:25JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
tor. 30/1023:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R11 966
man. 1/913:55JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
fre. 12/919:30CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R12 144
man. 25/819:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
man. 1/910:35CAN - JNB
1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/7R12 698
fre. 31/1010:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
tir. 4/117:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 9/7R13 109
søn. 24/819:10JNB - PEK
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
søn. 31/87:25PEK - JNB
1 stop38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 10/7R13 698

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 juli 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tir. 11/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

man. 24/11

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 376

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tor. 23/10

20:25-16:20

1 stop37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

tor. 30/10

23:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R11 966

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

man. 1/9

13:55-13:55

1 stop18h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

fre. 12/9

19:30-16:10

1 stop26h 40m

R12 144

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

man. 25/8

19:50-9:20

1 stop31h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

man. 1/9

10:35-18:35

1 stop38h 00m

R12 698

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre. 31/10

10:10-23:20

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

tir. 4/11

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

R13 109

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

søn. 24/8

19:10-15:25

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

søn. 31/8

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R13 698

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons. 20/8

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ons. 27/8

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R13 841

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tir. 16/9

14:30-3:05

1 stop30h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

lør. 27/9

5:15-13:05

1 stop37h 50m

R14 091

JohannesburgKunming

JNB - KMG

JNBKMG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

man. 20/10

10:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

Kunming Changshui

tor. 23/10

12:50-7:40

1 stop24h 50m

R14 359

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

man. 28/7

21:45-15:30

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

lør. 2/8

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R14 466

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Deals found on 11/7

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Best time to book a flight to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 27 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Air China, 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 11 juli 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 11 juli 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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

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 033, while return flights cost around R2 956.

  • 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 (18 hours 0 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 Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0,0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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