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Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R9 245

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 875

One-way from

R9 245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 620

Good round-trip deal

R14 259 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 412 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/11-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South Africa to China
23/6
  • 23/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • South Africa to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 499 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 073 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 12 June 2025.

Mon 24/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/30:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R10 875
Mon 15/913:55JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 23/919:30CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6R11 689
Mon 18/819:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/810:35CAN - JNB
1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R11 813
Fri 13/614:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/60:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R12 079
Mon 16/614:30JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/60:30CAN - JNB
1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R12 876
Mon 4/810:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Sun 17/813:05PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/6R12 929
Mon 11/810:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Sun 17/816:40SHA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/6R12 929
Fri 25/711:20JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/810:00PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6R13 301
Wed 18/621:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 45mEgyptair
Fri 27/623:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 12/6R13 443
Fri 13/611:20JNB - CAN
1 stop15h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/610:10CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6R13 655
Mon 21/713:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 30/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 921
Sun 23/1121:45JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 05mEgyptair
Sat 7/31:10PVG - JNB
1 stop36h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 11/6R14 009

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 12 June 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

Mon 24/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R10 875

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

13:55-13:55

1 stop18h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 23/9

19:30-16:10

1 stop26h 40m

R11 689

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

19:50-9:20

1 stop31h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 26/8

10:35-18:35

1 stop38h 00m

R11 813

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:10-10:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/8

21:40-7:40

1 stop40h 00m

R12 929

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/8

16:40-7:40

1 stop21h 00m

R12 929

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

11:20-12:25

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 1/8

10:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R13 301

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

21:45-15:30

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 2/7

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R13 797

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R13 921

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

21:45-16:50

1 stop37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

1:10-7:10

1 stop36h 00m

R14 009

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

11:20-1:20

2 stops32h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/10

5:50-7:40

2 stops31h 50m

R14 169

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 R669). Flying from South Africa to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 12 June 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.

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

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to China one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 812 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R9 865 and Emirates from R10 343 one-way.

  • 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 R669). Flying from South Africa to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 South Africa to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 756AverageR13 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 231AverageR15 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 399AverageR15 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 451AverageR14 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 340AverageR17 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 845AverageR15 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 934AverageR15 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 559AverageR18 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 749AverageR21 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR16 956AverageR18 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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