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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R7 516

JNB — PVG
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to China

Sun 20/1223:00 -
2 stops38h 05m
Fri 25/128:30 -
2 stops41h 40m
Deal found 5/11R12 274
Sun 8/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 22/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 4/11R12 324
Sun 8/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 15/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 3/11R12 373
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 19/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 2/11R12 390
Tue 10/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 6/11R12 423
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 22/1118:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 5/11R12 439
Tue 8/129:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 13/1218:20 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 3/11R12 456
Mon 7/1216:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Thu 17/120:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 7/11R12 522
Wed 11/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 18/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 4/11R12 571
Tue 17/115:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 26/110:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 4/11R12 604
Wed 11/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Wed 18/1121:10 -
2 stops40h 30m
Deal found 4/11R12 604
Fri 20/1110:10 -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 27/1116:55 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 3/11R12 637

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to China

Round-trip from

R12 274

One-way from

R7 516

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 901

Good round-trip deal

R14 301 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 546 or less
20/12-25/12
  • 20/12-25/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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18/12-31/12
  • 18/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 709 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

8:20-19:05

2 stops28h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 516

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:00-19:05

2 stops38h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 566

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 648

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

23:00-9:05

2 stops28h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 715

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50-20:20

2 stops28h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 111

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

9:50-21:40

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 722

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

9:50-10:15

2 stops42h 25m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 722

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

10:10-22:55

2 stops30h 45m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 020

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

0:20-6:05

1 stop23h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 135

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

8:20-6:25

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 201

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R13 777). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 891). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China as you normally would.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to China delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 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 21% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 707 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 046 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 632 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China will take you 17h 25m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China is about 11779 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China are Qatar Airways (R5 773), Singapore Airlines (R5 904), and Ethiopian Air (R6 343).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Guangzhou Baiyun is the most popular route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R13 777). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 891). 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 OR Tambo to China

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 429AverageR13 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR6 767AverageR13 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 304AverageR17 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 459AverageR15 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 038AverageR12 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 794AverageR10 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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TAAGCheapestR10 850AverageR11 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 961AverageR14 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 138AverageR15 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 449AverageR13 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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