Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R7 173

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to China

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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 April 2026.

Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R11 464
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/715:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R11 530
Wed 29/79:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/815:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R11 546
Mon 27/720:25
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop28h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/819:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R11 612
Sun 21/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 27/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4R11 743
Fri 12/612:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/618:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 857
Mon 11/512:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R11 890
Sat 16/520:25
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 5/68:05
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R11 923
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/618:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R11 956
Mon 27/720:25
JNB
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PEK
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/80:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R12 365
Wed 10/620:25
JNB
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CAN
1 stop21h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 16/61:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R12 660
Mon 10/819:50
JNB
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CAN
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/813:25
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4R12 725

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 464

One-way from

R7 173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 214
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 620 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 038 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 136

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/6

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R12 807

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-14:15

1 stop19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 8/6

19:30-10:30

1 stop21h 00m

R13 544

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 724

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 724

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 21/8

13:25-19:20

1 stop35h 55m

R13 823

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 823

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R14 068

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

0:35-10:30

1 stop39h 55m

R14 543

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 23/6

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R14 707

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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 R12 512). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 475). 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 April 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 37% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 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 36% 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 April 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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 544, Etihad Airways can have you in China from Johannesburg in 19h 35m. 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 Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 042. 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 512). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 475). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 726AverageR14 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 103AverageR12 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 378AverageR14 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 707AverageR10 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 730AverageR13 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 867AverageR15 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 964AverageR13 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 350AverageR12 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 831AverageR15 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 048AverageR15 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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