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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R6 533

JNB — SHA
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to China

Sun 1/1123:00 -
2 stops36h 50m
Mon 16/118:30 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 11/10R12 423
Fri 13/1114:30 -
2 stops21h 30m
Thu 19/1122:50 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 11/10R12 472
Mon 2/1114:30 -
2 stops21h 20m
Mon 16/118:30 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 12/10R12 522
Mon 9/118:20 -
2 stops27h 30m
Mon 16/118:30 -
2 stops41h 40m
Deal found 11/10R12 588
Tue 3/115:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 19/110:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 10/10R12 637
Fri 18/1214:30 -
2 stops21h 30m
Mon 21/128:30 -
2 stops41h 40m
Deal found 9/10R12 654
Mon 2/1110:10 -
2 stops42h 05m
Fri 13/1113:20 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 13/10R12 670
Mon 9/1114:30 -
2 stops21h 20m
Mon 23/118:30 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 10/10R12 703
Sat 31/1010:20 -
2 stops41h 35m
Sat 7/1122:05 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 11/10R12 720
Mon 16/1116:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Thu 26/110:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 9/10R12 720
Sat 7/1110:20 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sat 14/1122:05 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 10/10R12 736
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop26h 00m
Wed 11/1123:35 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 10/10R12 753

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Round-trip from

R12 423

One-way from

R6 533

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 801

Good round-trip deal

R13 234 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 360 or less
1/11-16/11
  • 1/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 828 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:10-15:20

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 474

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:45-14:45

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 540

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

9:50-15:50

2 stops24h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 265

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 298

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-9:05

1 stop17h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 315

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

18:50-22:30

1 stop21h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 513

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-20:20

2 stops28h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 661

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

19:10-1:20

2 stops24h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 678

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

14:05-1:25

2 stops29h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 777

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

11:00-10:25

3 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 942

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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 677). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 636). 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
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
3 678 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
3 721 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 042 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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 16h 55m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China is about 11663 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 765), Singapore Airlines (R5 918), and Emirates (R5 936).

  • 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 677). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 636). 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 422AverageR15 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR6 758AverageR13 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 293AverageR18 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 447AverageR15 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 017AverageR12 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAAGCheapestR10 300AverageR11 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 780AverageR10 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 947AverageR15 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 124AverageR15 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestR11 434AverageR13 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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