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Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R7 733

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 705

One-way from

R7 733
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • South Africa to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • South Africa to China

Find flight deals from South Africa to China

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 10 January 2025.

Sun 2/313:20JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 18/318:35CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1R12 705
Mon 27/123:00JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R12 838
Thu 30/114:00JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/28:45PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 159
Tue 15/719:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 30/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 461
Thu 13/314:00JNB - CAN
1 stop16h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/313:30CAN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 537
Tue 14/114:35JNB - CAN
1 stop33h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/17:45CAN - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R13 613
Mon 24/210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops42h 05mAir China
Mon 3/316:30PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 10mAir China
Deal found 10/1R13 858
Fri 28/210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/30:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R14 066
Fri 14/28:00JNB - PVG
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/223:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R14 501
Sun 6/48:50JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 18/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1R14 539
Fri 28/210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop24h 15mAir China
Sun 9/39:10SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/1R14 596
Fri 7/321:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 30mEgyptair
Fri 21/323:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 9/1R14 879

Find flights from South Africa to China within your budget

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 10 January 2025.

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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

13:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 18/3

18:35-9:25

1 stop20h 50m

R12 705

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/2

23:30-13:10

1 stop19h 40m

R12 838

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

14:00-14:50

1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/2

8:45-6:10

1 stop27h 25m

R13 159

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

14:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 24/3

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R13 537

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

16:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

R13 858

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/3

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

R14 066

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/4

19:10-6:10

1 stop17h 00m

R14 407

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

8:00-14:20

3 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/2

23:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R14 501

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

8:50-16:30

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/4

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R14 539

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

10:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/3

9:10-7:40

2 stops28h 30m

R14 596

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to China (average of R654). Flying from South Africa to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 10 January 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 10 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to China, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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Very Good
3 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 325 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 336 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
782 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 746 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding