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Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R12 274

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to China flight deals. Data was last updated 1 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 176

Good round-trip deal

R14 430 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 898 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • South Africa to China
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 October 2025.

Tue 11/119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 25/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/9R12 274
Tue 16/129:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1214:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/9R12 551
Mon 1/129:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1214:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/9R12 603
Fri 31/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/9R12 879
Mon 20/1010:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Sun 2/1113:40PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mAir China
Deal found 30/9R12 965
Mon 20/1010:10JNB - SHA
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Sun 2/1113:30SHA - JNB
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Deal found 30/9R12 965
Mon 10/1119:55JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1110:45CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/9R12 982
Tue 28/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/9R13 017
Mon 1/1210:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Tue 30/1218:30PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 28/9R13 017
Wed 19/1113:40JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/118:45PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/9R13 034
Thu 13/1113:45JNB - CAN
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 19/110:55CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/9R13 069
Thu 13/1113:40JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1116:40PEK - JNB
1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/9R13 086

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 1 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to China that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 274

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/12

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 551

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

10:10-15:25

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R12 965

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

12:45-7:40

1 stop24h 55m

R12 965

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

13:40-14:50

1 stop19h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 25/11

8:45-18:35

1 stop39h 50m

R13 034

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:10-10:45

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 30/12

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R13 051

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

13:40-7:15

1 stop35h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/11

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

R13 086

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 241

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:55-0:20

1 stop22h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/4

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R13 362

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 517

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to China (average of R675). Flying from South Africa to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 ZA to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 1 October 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa 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 1 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 373 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 013 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 637 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
865 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to China?

    A quick flight from South Africa to China can take about 19h 10m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 034. South Africa and China are separated by a distance of 11700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to China (average of R675). Flying from South Africa to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 South Africa 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 1 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 535AverageR13 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 851AverageR14 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 949AverageR15 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 361AverageR16 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 683AverageR14 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 739AverageR14 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 089AverageR17 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 205AverageR17 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR12 220AverageR12 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 638AverageR15 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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