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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R7 389

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jan 19 — Jan 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2025.

Mon 29/1210:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R16 235
Mon 29/1210:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 10mAir China
Mon 5/122:05PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 35mAir China
Deal found 18/12R16 570
Mon 29/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 00mAir China
Mon 5/120:30SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 10mAir China
Deal found 18/12R17 307
Sat 20/1220:20JNB - CAN
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 21/10:55CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R18 296
Tue 23/1223:00JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/30:10CAN - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R18 564
Mon 22/1221:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 30mEgyptair
Mon 19/123:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 18/12R18 866
Tue 23/1211:00JNB - CAN
1 stop33h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/35:00CAN - JNB
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12R19 720
Mon 22/1211:20JNB - CAN
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 19/122:15CAN - JNB
1 stop15h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/12R19 770
Wed 24/1223:00JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R19 804
Sun 21/1213:45JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 13/118:45CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12R20 022
Sat 20/1220:20JNB - CAN
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/17:30CAN - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R20 089
Tue 23/1223:00JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/10:10CAN - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R20 943

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to China flight deals. Data was last updated 20 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 745

One-way from

R7 389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 095

Good round-trip deal

R14 284 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 563 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/1-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 957 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 936 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 762

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

13:40-23:00

1 stop27h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

R11 996

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-9:30

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/2

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 197

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 248

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/5

16:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R12 348

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R12 432

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

23:00-5:50

1 stop24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 21/3

7:45-13:05

1 stop35h 20m

R12 516

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

13:40-6:30

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 616

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 22/4

10:40-6:10

1 stop25h 30m

R12 700

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 901

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 R7 473). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 711). 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 OR Tambo 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 20 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to China delayed?

About 44% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Monday 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 44% 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 20 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 414 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 099 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
913 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China will take you 19h 55m. 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 Emirates (R5 150), Qatar Airways (R5 932), and Singapore Airlines (R6 010).

  • 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 R7 473). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 711). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 20 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 274AverageR12 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 600AverageR14 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 907AverageR13 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 247AverageR13 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 254AverageR16 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 639AverageR14 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestR11 859AverageR12 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 891AverageR15 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 325AverageR15 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 669AverageR16 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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