Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R7 084

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 935

One-way from

R7 084

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 450

Good round-trip deal

R14 255 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 191 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South Africa to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • South Africa to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 526 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 249 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 16 August 2025.

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/110:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8R11 935
Sat 18/1019:50JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/100:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8R12 040
Mon 15/910:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAir China
Mon 22/918:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 15/8R12 392
Mon 15/910:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Mon 22/920:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/8R12 392
Mon 29/96:00CPT - CAN
3 stops55h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 6/1022:10CAN - CPT
2 stops30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/8R12 638
Mon 1/910:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/913:05PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8R12 673
Tue 9/129:25JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 16/1223:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/8R12 726
Mon 1/910:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/99:05SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8R12 779
Mon 1/910:10JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 25mAir China
Thu 11/915:35SHA - JNB
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Deal found 14/8R12 884
Mon 15/910:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/921:40PVG - JNB
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8R12 972
Mon 15/910:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/921:30SHA - JNB
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R12 990
Sat 15/1119:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/1110:45CAN - JNB
1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/8R13 201

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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 16 August 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

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 935

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 040

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

10:10-13:55

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R12 392

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R12 392

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

6:00-19:00

3 stops55h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/10

22:10-22:10

2 stops30h 00m

R12 638

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

10:10-10:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/9

13:05-7:40

1 stop24h 35m

R12 673

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

9:25-14:40

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/12

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 726

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/9

9:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R12 779

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/9

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R12 884

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

10:10-10:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

21:40-7:40

1 stop40h 00m

R12 972

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 R673). 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 16 August 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 16 August 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

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  • 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 R7 084 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R8 490 and Turkish Airlines from R12 058 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.

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  • 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 R673). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 690AverageR13 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 149AverageR15 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 180AverageR14 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 714AverageR20 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 940AverageR15 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 402AverageR16 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 748AverageR15 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 867AverageR15 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 071AverageR17 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR16 427AverageR18 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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