Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R6 784

JNB — SHA
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to China

Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 25/1118:10 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 27/8R12 405
Mon 28/914:05 -
1 stop26h 35m
Sun 11/1018:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 30/8R12 453
Tue 22/95:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 24/90:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 28/8R12 534
Tue 22/914:05 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 16/223:35 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 27/8R12 615
Mon 12/1014:30 -
2 stops22h 15m
Fri 23/109:20 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 30/8R13 067
Tue 1/95:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 3/90:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 28/8R13 083
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 00m
Tue 1/1223:35 -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 26/8R13 212
Tue 1/95:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 24/90:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 28/8R13 245
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 14/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
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Mon 28/922:20 -
1 stop18h 00m
Mon 12/100:40 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 28/8R13 245
Mon 19/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sat 31/1014:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 27/8R13 261
Tue 13/1014:05 -
1 stop20h 15m
Tue 20/1018:50 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 29/8R13 277

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Round-trip from

R12 405

One-way from

R6 784

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 347
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to China
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 873 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/10

6:50-16:35

1 stop39h 45m

R13 390

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 648

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/10

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 858

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

R13 907

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R14 262

JohannesburgXiamen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

JNBXMN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-0:25

2 stops32h 35m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 12/11

14:50-8:20

2 stops47h 30m

R14 424

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-13:25

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

16:50-19:20

1 stop32h 30m

R14 456

JohannesburgXiamen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

JNBXMN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

10:10-19:45

2 stops27h 35m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 12/11

7:25-7:40

2 stops30h 15m

R14 585

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:25-22:30

1 stop30h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/11

6:50-16:35

1 stop39h 45m

R14 908

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/2

13:40-9:30

1 stop37h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 1/3

10:45-6:10

1 stop25h 25m

R15 086

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R13 228). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 024). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to China as you normally would.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to China delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 212 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to China flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to China?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to China is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to China flights?

    When departing to China from Johannesburg, passengers can choose to fly out of O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport. The latter is a smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo is a large and busy airport. There are several places to end the flight at, but many will choose Shenzhen. This means landing at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, which is 32 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is a hub for Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines and a focus city for Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. In 2018, the airport had nearly 50 million passengers and boasted more than 350,000 aircraft movements.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to China?

    Travellers flying in at Shenzhen will find limited direct flights available. There are several other destinations in China from Johannesburg, but none of the others have direct flights. The direct flights from Shenzhen are offered by Air China. This flight takes travellers to the destination in 13h 10m. There are other airlines offering this same flight but with stops throughout it. Some of the airlines providing stopover flights are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air France. These flights are much longer than a direct flight with the shortest option taking 30h 20m.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to China?

    If choosing a one-stop flight into China from Johannesburg with a destination of Shenzhen, the airline that offers the flights is Singapore Airlines. These flights are fairly expensive compared to direct flights and stop down at Singapore Changi Airport. The flight is 30h 20m long and can be taken in the morning or afternoon. Additional flights have more than a single stop and may touch down at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport or Amsterdam Airport and Beijing Capital Airport. Flights with two stops are often the least expensive option for this route.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to China?

    When visiting China from Johannesburg, travellers will need a tourist visa as well as a passport. It can be applied for in-person or online.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to China?

    For as low as R13 648, Emirates can have you in China from Johannesburg in 21h. Johannesburg and China are separated by a distance of 11779 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 972. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to China?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R13 228). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 024). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to China

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 478AverageR15 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR6 616AverageR12 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 119AverageR17 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 248AverageR14 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 722AverageR12 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAAGCheapestR10 032AverageR11 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 554AverageR10 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 849AverageR14 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 928AverageR14 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 414AverageR13 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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