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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R8 383

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
May 19 — May 261
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 14 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 098

One-way from

R8 383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 294

Good round-trip deal

R15 450 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 367 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 330 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 14 May 2025.

Tue 10/619:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/60:35PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5R11 842
Mon 15/919:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 23/910:40CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5R12 098
Wed 4/613:55JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 24/619:30CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R12 519
Mon 3/117:45JNB - CAN
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/117:45CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R13 196
Fri 20/610:10JNB - XMN
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Mon 18/821:35XMN - JNB
2 stops40h 05mAir China
Deal found 13/5R13 324
Thu 29/511:20JNB - PEK
1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/613:40PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R13 379
Thu 12/69:50JNB - CAN
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/65:50CAN - JNB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R14 020
Fri 18/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/816:50SHA - JNB
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5R14 057
Tue 20/511:20JNB - CAN
1 stop15h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/622:20CAN - JNB
1 stop15h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/5R14 111
Thu 22/513:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/50:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R14 203
Sun 18/514:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/50:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R14 349
Mon 2/621:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 45mEgyptair
Mon 9/623:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 14/5R14 423

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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 14 May 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

Tue 10/6

19:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/6

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 842

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 23/9

10:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R12 098

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

13:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 24/6

19:30-16:10

1 stop26h 40m

R12 519

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

7:45-5:45

1 stop16h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 8/11

7:45-3:55

1 stop26h 10m

R13 196

JohannesburgXiamen

JNB - XMN

JNBXMN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

10:10-20:30

2 stops28h 20m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 18/8

21:35-7:40

2 stops40h 05m

R13 324

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/6

13:40-7:40

1 stop24h 00m

R13 379

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

9:50-1:20

2 stops33h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 19/6

5:50-8:20

2 stops32h 30m

R14 020

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/8

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

R14 057

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

21:45-15:30

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 7/6

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R14 148

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

11:20-21:05

1 stop27h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 14/6

10:10-7:40

1 stop27h 30m

R14 313

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 14 May 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 14 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Austrian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 383), Cathay Pacific (R8 529), and Singapore Airlines (R8 602).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 14 May 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 049AverageR12 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 632AverageR16 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 530AverageR18 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 597AverageR15 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 775AverageR14 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 782AverageR14 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 274AverageR15 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 249AverageR18 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 175AverageR20 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR17 736AverageR19 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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