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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R7 887

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2024.

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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 5 December 2024.

Sat 28/128:20JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/17:45CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12R16 228
Sat 28/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12R18 041
Tue 31/1217:15JNB - CAN
2 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 13/121:40CAN - JNB
2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/12R19 691
Mon 30/1210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Mon 6/116:30PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 10mAir China
Deal found 5/12R20 253
Fri 27/129:05JNB - PVG
1 stop41h 20mSWISS
Sun 12/111:40PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/12R20 942
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - PEK
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Wed 11/1211:50PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/12R21 486
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - PEK
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1211:50PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R21 921
Wed 4/1219:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 6/1218:35CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12R22 012
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 30mLufthansa
Fri 10/112:00PVG - JNB
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R22 012
Fri 27/1210:10JNB - CAN
2 stops29h 15mAir China
Thu 9/113:40CAN - JNB
2 stops24h 00mAir China
Deal found 5/12R22 247
Fri 27/129:05JNB - PVG
1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/112:00PVG - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R22 701
Thu 26/1218:50JNB - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Mon 13/123:00PVG - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/12R22 755

Find flights from Johannesburg to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 688 552 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2024.

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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

14:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 13/2

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R12 438

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

14:35-5:45

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/4

9:45-13:05

1 stop33h 20m

R12 547

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R13 000

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

14:00-14:50

1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 21/3

16:40-6:10

1 stop19h 30m

R13 018

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

13:45-22:45

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/5

0:35-6:10

1 stop35h 35m

R13 037

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

8:50-14:25

1 stop23h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 31/1

18:35-15:35

1 stop27h 00m

R13 109

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

13:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/4

0:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

R13 907

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

10:10-21:25

2 stops29h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 26/2

20:40-7:40

2 stops41h 00m

R14 523

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

9:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/4

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

R14 959

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

12:45-14:25

1 stop19h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 13/2

10:10-9:45

2 stops53h 35m

R15 122

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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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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 5 December 2024.

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.

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 inches 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).

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 5 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 340 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 345 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
860 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 623 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Sh