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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R8 024

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult

Cheap 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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 941

One-way from

R8 024

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 069

Good round-trip deal

R14 855 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 819 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/9-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 028 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.

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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 9 July 2025.

Mon 8/919:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/18:20PVG - JNB
1 stop40h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7R10 941
Mon 20/1013:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1023:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R11 759
Sun 14/913:55JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 22/919:30CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R11 991
Fri 28/1114:30JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R12 186
Mon 20/1010:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Thu 30/1012:30SHA - JNB
2 stops25h 10mAir China
Deal found 8/7R12 596
Wed 3/910:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 40mAir China
Wed 10/918:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 7/7R12 702
Wed 24/910:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1020:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R12 809
Thu 21/89:50JNB - PEK
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/911:30PEK - JNB
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7R12 862
Tue 16/914:30JNB - CAN
1 stop30h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/95:15CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R13 129
Mon 15/919:50JNB - CAN
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22/91:20CAN - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 716
Tue 5/819:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/816:35PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7R13 966
Mon 20/1010:10JNB - KMG
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Thu 23/1011:25KMG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mAir China
Deal found 7/7R14 179

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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 9 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

8:20-18:35

1 stop40h 15m

R11 386

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

23:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R11 759

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

13:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 22/9

19:30-16:10

1 stop26h 40m

R11 991

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

14:30-17:25

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/12

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R12 186

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

12:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R12 596

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

10:10-22:50

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R12 702

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

9:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/9

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R12 862

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

14:30-3:05

1 stop30h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 27/9

5:15-13:05

1 stop37h 50m

R13 129

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:50-0:15

1 stop22h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 22/9

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R13 716

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/8

16:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R13 966

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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 R669). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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 9 July 2025.

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.

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 9 July 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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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  • 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 (R8 024), Singapore Airlines (R8 344), and Emirates (R8 539).

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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  • 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 R669). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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

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 9 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 796AverageR12 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 289AverageR14 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 315AverageR13 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR12 078AverageR15 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 520AverageR17 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 902AverageR15 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 023AverageR15 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 618AverageR17 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR16 627AverageR18 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 740AverageR20 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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