Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R8 190

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 060

One-way from

R8 190

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 288
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to China
18/9
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 336 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 499 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 16 September 2025.

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1113:50PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9R12 060
Fri 7/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 21/118:20PVG - JNB
1 stop40h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R12 112
Thu 6/119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 129
Fri 14/1113:45JNB - CAN
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 23/110:55CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 667
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - CAN
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1118:35CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R12 789
Wed 24/910:10JNB - PVG
1 stop24h 20mAir China
Sun 23/117:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 16/9R12 824
Wed 24/910:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Sun 23/1111:30SHA - JNB
2 stops26h 10mAir China
Deal found 16/9R12 824
Wed 29/1013:45JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1123:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/9R12 876
Wed 29/1010:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Wed 5/1119:10PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 30mAir China
Deal found 13/9R12 945
Thu 6/1114:30JNB - CAN
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/117:45CAN - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/9R13 049
Thu 25/99:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9R13 119
Fri 31/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R13 153

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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

Tue 11/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

16:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

R12 060

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:50-6:30

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/11

8:20-18:35

1 stop40h 15m

R12 112

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

13:45-14:25

1 stop18h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 13/11

0:55-15:15

1 stop20h 20m

R12 789

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R13 656

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 27/10

6:50-16:35

1 stop39h 45m

R13 674

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

R14 021

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:10-21:15

1 stop29h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 30/12

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R14 038

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/11

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R14 108

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

10:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

17:30-7:40

2 stops44h 10m

R14 142

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

10:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R14 229

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to China

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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 R674). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 16 September 2025.

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.

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 16 September 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.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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 R12 789, Singapore Airlines can have you in China from Johannesburg in 18h 40m. Johannesburg and China are separated by a distance of 10664 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 110. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Air China, 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 R674). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 579AverageR12 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 907AverageR14 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 010AverageR14 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 742AverageR14 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 800AverageR14 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 200AverageR17 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 256AverageR16 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 703AverageR15 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 279AverageR19 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR16 217AverageR18 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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