Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R7 821

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to China flight deals. Data was last updated 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 740

One-way from

R7 821

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 691
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to China
24/11
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 182 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 627 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Wed 26/1119:55JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11R12 236
Tue 2/1214:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R12 339
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/110:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R12 373
Wed 26/118:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R12 510
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R12 647
Wed 26/1110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1222:30SHA - JNB
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R12 732
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/120:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11R12 852
Wed 19/1110:10JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1121:10PVG - JNB
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R12 886
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - CAN
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/1210:45CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/11R12 955
Wed 26/1119:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/120:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11R13 006
Fri 21/1110:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Tue 25/1112:25PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 15mAir China
Deal found 12/11R13 331
Fri 21/1110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Tue 25/1111:40SHA - JNB
1 stop26h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/11R13 331

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

8:20-16:15

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R12 510

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/5

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R12 595

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 732

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:55-9:30

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/4

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 801

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:55-22:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 852

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:55-22:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/12

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R13 006

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

10:10-13:20

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

21:10-7:40

2 stops40h 30m

R13 331

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

R13 331

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

23:00-5:50

1 stop24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/1

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R13 434

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R13 554

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R7 992). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 055). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to China flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 13 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 331, Ethiopian Air can have you in China from Johannesburg in 18h 15m. Johannesburg and China are separated by a distance of 11739 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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 180. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Egyptair, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R7 992). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 055). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to China. 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 13 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 484AverageR12 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 868AverageR14 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 143AverageR13 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 495AverageR13 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 637AverageR14 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 984AverageR16 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 099AverageR16 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR12 113AverageR12 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 589AverageR15 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 033AverageR18 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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