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Cheap flights from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 840

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from China to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 August 2026.

Sun 18/1019:25
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/109:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8R12 305
Fri 27/1114:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/19:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7R12 372
Tue 24/1114:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/19:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7R13 017
Wed 7/1019:25
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 24/109:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8R13 298
Fri 23/1012:30
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops24h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8R13 662
Mon 19/1022:00
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 22/109:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7R14 059
Sun 18/108:30
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops29h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 30/109:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8R14 092
Fri 27/119:05
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops29h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 12/19:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7R14 108
Sat 12/919:05
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops43h 15m
China Eastern
Sat 19/99:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops25h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7R14 191
Wed 7/1011:20
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 24/109:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops29h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8R14 208
Fri 27/1114:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 15/19:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7R14 307
Thu 17/922:00
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
China Eastern
Thu 24/99:45
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops32h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7R14 522

Find flight deals from China to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 305

One-way from

R7 840

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 117

Good round-trip deal

R21 259 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • China to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • China to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 830 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to OR Tambo 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 2 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R13 017

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

R13 017

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

R13 017

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R13 017

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 23/10

12:30-8:15

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-16:40

2 stops24h 50m

R13 662

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

19:05-8:20

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-19:00

2 stops27h 15m

R14 191

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/9

19:05-8:20

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

9:45-17:30

2 stops25h 45m

R14 191

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

11:20-8:20

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

9:45-21:20

2 stops29h 35m

R14 208

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 7/10

12:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

9:45-10:35

2 stops42h 50m

R15 167

ChongqingJohannesburg

CKG - JNB

CKGJNB

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 3/9

19:50-8:15

2 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-10:00

2 stops42h 15m

R15 431

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Best time to book a flight from China to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 678). Flying from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 752). 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.

How often are flights from China to Johannesburg delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between China and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 333 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 2 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qatar Airways, andAir China from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air China
7,4
Good
159 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 499 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
7,3
Good
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Qatar Airways fly from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 24h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11779 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 628. China Eastern flights start at R4 805 while deals on Emirates start at R4 930 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Most travellers choose Shenzhen - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Beijing Capital - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to OR Tambo 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 China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 678). Flying from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 752). 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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Edenvale
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Top 7 airlines flying from China to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from China to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestR7 445AverageR15 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 765AverageR13 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 373AverageR18 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 019AverageR13 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 975AverageR18 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 981AverageR18 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 769AverageR14 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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