How long is the flight from South Africa to China?

A quick flight from South Africa to China can take about 21h 55m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 379. South Africa and China are separated by a distance of 12981 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 354 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R5 553 and Singapore Airlines from R5 840 one-way.

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.

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).

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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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.

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Average price	R16 653
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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 625). Flying from South Africa to China in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 704). 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 79 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.

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

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

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SIN - JFK

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

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

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

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

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

Qatar Airways

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Good

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

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

Ethiopian Air

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

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

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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 21h 55m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 379. South Africa and China are separated by a distance of 12981 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 354 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R5 553 and Singapore Airlines from R5 840 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 625). Flying from South Africa to China in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 704). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 350	AverageR15 820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 027	AverageR14 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR8 183	AverageR17 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 144	AverageR12 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR9 321	AverageR15 139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
TAAG	CheapestR10 111	AverageR11 666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR10 637	AverageR10 642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 934	AverageR14 191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 976	AverageR14 962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

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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 79 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.

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to China one-way?

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

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

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