How long is the flight from Beijing to South Africa?

Airlines like China Eastern, Egyptair, and Emirates fly from Beijing to South Africa in about 26h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h. The distance between Beijing and South Africa is about 11700 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

R5 199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from R5 507 and R5 815, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Beijing to South Africa?

Before booking your flight from Beijing to South Africa, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific or China Eastern.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BJS to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Beijing to South Africa as you normally would.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Beijing to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Beijing to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Beijing to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Beijing to South Africa 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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Round-trip from	R14 091
One-way from	R9 261
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R16 737

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

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8,0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

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7,3

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1 517 reviews

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7,4

Good

3 732 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

China Eastern

7,3

Good

236 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

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3 732 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Beijing to South Africa?
Airlines like China Eastern, Egyptair, and Emirates fly from Beijing to South Africa in about 26h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h. The distance between Beijing and South Africa is about 11700 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Beijing to South Africa one-way?
R5 199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from R5 507 and R5 815, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Beijing to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Beijing to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Beijing to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Beijing to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Beijing to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Beijing to South Africa 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 620	AverageR12 871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 664	AverageR15 292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 769	AverageR20 736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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