Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R6 775

JNB — PVG
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to China

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to China

Sun 20/1223:00 -
2 stops38h 05m
Fri 25/128:30 -
2 stops41h 40m
Deal found 5/11R12 218
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 19/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 7/11R12 300
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 25/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 9/11R12 317
Tue 17/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 6/11R12 333
Tue 10/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 6/11R12 366
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 22/1118:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 5/11R12 382
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Sat 12/1218:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 7/11R12 465
Mon 7/1216:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Thu 17/120:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 7/11R12 465
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 15m
Tue 1/1218:20 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 9/11R12 547
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 25/1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 9/11R12 580
Mon 7/128:20 -
2 stops28h 45m
Fri 18/128:30 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 7/11R12 613
Fri 18/1214:30 -
2 stops22h 35m
Fri 25/128:30 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 8/11R12 629

Find flight deals from South Africa to China

Round-trip from

R12 218

One-way from

R6 775

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 326

Good round-trip deal

R14 236 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 498 or less
20/12-25/12
  • 20/12-25/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 45m total
  • South Africa to China
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • South Africa to China
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 652 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

0:35-5:40

1 stop23h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 775

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

8:20-19:05

2 stops28h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 515

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:00-19:05

2 stops38h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 531

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

13:45-22:00

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 745

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-10:15

2 stops42h 25m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 025

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-8:50

1 stop17h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 041

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/4

9:45-17:10

2 stops25h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 403

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-22:15

2 stops30h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 518

JohannesburgShenzhen

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZX Shenzhen

JNBSZX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

9:50-10:15

2 stops42h 25m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 683

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

14:55-15:00

1 stop18h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 732

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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 R13 912). Flying from South Africa to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 743). 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?

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.

How often are flights from South Africa to China delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to China flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to China?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to China is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from South Africa to China can take about 17h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 333. South Africa and China are separated by a distance of 11779 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R5 446 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R5 610 and Ethiopian Air from R6 314 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 R13 912). Flying from South Africa to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 743). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 195AverageR15 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR6 736AverageR14 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 108AverageR15 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 266AverageR17 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 237AverageR12 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 416AverageR15 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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TAAGCheapestR10 726AverageR11 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 745AverageR10 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 912AverageR14 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 087AverageR15 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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