Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R8 357

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 May 2026.

Tue 7/712:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/718:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 927
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
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PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/618:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 977
Sun 26/713:45
JNB
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PVG
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/814:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5R12 011
Sun 14/619:50
JNB
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PVG
1 stop38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/60:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R12 027
Tue 16/620:55
JNB
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PVG
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/60:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R12 094
Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/60:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R12 161
Wed 15/712:40
JNB
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PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 15/818:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R12 211
Thu 11/619:10
JNB
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PEK
1 stop38h 15m
Emirates
Sun 21/67:25
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop38h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5R13 095
Tue 16/622:20
JNB
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PEK
1 stop18h 00m
Emirates
Thu 25/67:25
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5R13 312
Mon 27/720:25
JNB
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PEK
1 stop28h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/88:55
PEK
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JNB
1 stop40h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5R13 362
Mon 25/519:50
JNB
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CAN
1 stop37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/61:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R13 512
Wed 27/513:30
JNB
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PEK
1 stop19h 55m
Emirates
Tue 2/67:25
PEK
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JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 14/5R13 545

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to China flight deals. Data was last updated 17 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 927

One-way from

R8 357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 863
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 479 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

20:25-23:00

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/8

0:05-19:20

1 stop25h 15m

R13 345

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

8:05-19:20

1 stop17h 15m

R13 779

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

12:40-22:35

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/8

18:40-4:00

1 stop39h 20m

R14 279

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

20:25-0:15

1 stop21h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/7

1:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

R15 013

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Fri 19/6

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R15 314

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/9

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R15 464

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:10-15:25

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/6

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R15 531

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

9:25-16:20

3 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R16 148

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:35-16:20

3 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

18:40-4:00

1 stop39h 20m

R16 148

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

22:20-15:30

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

0:05-16:15

1 stop22h 10m

R16 848

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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

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to China is 84 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.

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 R12 945). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 350). 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 17 May 2026.

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 35% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 199 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 35% of flights being delayed.

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 17 May 2026.
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.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 345, Singapore Airlines can have you in China from Johannesburg in 20h 35m. Johannesburg and China are separated by a distance of 11700 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 R5 135. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R12 945). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 350). 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 17 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 344AverageR14 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 278AverageR12 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 552AverageR14 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 900AverageR10 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 913AverageR13 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 069AverageR15 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR11 114AverageR16 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR11 242AverageR14 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 561AverageR13 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 150AverageR15 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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