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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R6 532

JNB — SHA
Nov 23 — Nov 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to China

Wed 18/1110:10 -
2 stops42h 05m
Wed 25/1117:40 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 24/10R12 533
Wed 11/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Wed 18/1119:00 -
2 stops42h 40m
Deal found 24/10R12 550
Sat 21/1110:20 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sat 28/1117:00 -
2 stops44h 40m
Deal found 24/10R12 566
Sat 31/1010:20 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sat 7/1122:05 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 24/10R12 599
Wed 18/1110:10 -
2 stops25h 45m
Wed 25/1122:30 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 24/10R12 599
Thu 12/1110:20 -
1 stop27h 05m
Thu 19/1119:00 -
2 stops42h 40m
Deal found 22/10R12 633
Mon 16/118:20 -
2 stops27h 30m
Fri 27/118:30 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 20/10R12 633
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 24/10R12 649
Wed 11/1110:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Thu 26/1120:30 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 23/10R12 649
Sat 14/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 21/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 19/10R12 666
Fri 20/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Fri 27/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 21/10R12 682
Sat 28/1110:20 -
2 stops23h 45m
Wed 2/1211:05 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 20/10R12 682

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to China

Round-trip from

R12 533

One-way from

R6 532

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 170

Good round-trip deal

R12 943 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 803 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 18/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 712 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-14:45

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 532

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

23:00-18:00

2 stops37h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 427

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 775

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

11:00-18:50

3 stops49h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 902

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

11:00-15:45

3 stops46h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 902

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-1:40

2 stops29h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 135

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

11:00-23:00

3 stops30h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 284

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

5:45-7:50

1 stop20h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 466

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

1:35-18:35

2 stops35h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 560

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

23:00-0:20

3 stops43h 20m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 560

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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 776). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 805). 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 79 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
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 627 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 688 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 525 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,3
Good
3 710 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,1
Good
1 045 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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 793), Singapore Airlines (R5 948), and Ethiopian Air (R6 365).

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

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Guangzhou Baiyun or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Beijing Capital 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 776). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 805). 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 449AverageR15 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR6 791AverageR13 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 333AverageR18 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 492AverageR15 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 074AverageR12 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 832AverageR10 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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TAAGCheapestR10 881AverageR11 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 000AverageR13 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 178AverageR15 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 489AverageR13 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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