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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Beijing to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 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: Air China, Emirates or Ethiopian Air.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Beijing to South Africa?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 26% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Beijing to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 643, or R13 643 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to South Africa?

Flights from Beijing to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Beijing to South Africa in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R10 751.

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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Cheap flight deals from Beijing to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 483
One-way from	R11 381
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 756

14/6-21/6
4 total stops
58h 00m total
Beijing to South Africa

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6/5
3 total stops
45h 15m total
Beijing to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 087 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 870 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Beijing to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Beijing to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/619:40PEK - CPT

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/66:05CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R20 483

Fri 13/60:40PEK - CPT

1 stop40h 55mEmirates

Sat 21/615:20CPT - PEK

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R22 596

Wed 16/712:05PEK - JNB

1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 13/811:20JNB - PEK

1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R23 170

Fri 26/90:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1015:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4R24 561

Wed 16/721:00PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 40mAir China

Wed 13/810:10JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 15mAir China

Deal found 30/4R25 840

Fri 26/90:05PEK - CPT

2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/1010:40CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R33 236

Tue 15/70:05PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 13/813:45JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R60 781

Wed 16/710:55PEK - JNB

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Wed 13/818:50JNB - PEK

2 stops32h 05mKLM

Deal found 30/4R68 214

Tue 15/72:50PEK - JNB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/819:00JNB - PEK

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R142 415

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Sat 14/619:40PEK - CPT

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/66:05CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R20 483

Fri 13/60:40PEK - CPT

1 stop40h 55mEmirates

Sat 21/615:20CPT - PEK

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R22 596

Wed 16/712:05PEK - JNB

1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 13/811:20JNB - PEK

1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R23 170

Fri 26/90:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1015:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4R24 561

Wed 16/721:00PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 40mAir China

Wed 13/810:10JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 15mAir China

Deal found 30/4R25 840

Fri 26/90:05PEK - CPT

2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/1010:40CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R33 236

Wed 16/710:55PEK - JNB

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Wed 13/818:50JNB - PEK

2 stops32h 05mKLM

Deal found 30/4R68 214

Tue 15/70:05PEK - JNB

1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 13/813:45JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R60 781

Tue 15/72:50PEK - JNB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/819:00JNB - PEK

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R142 415

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BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/6

19:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

6:05-18:25

2 stops30h 20m

R20 483

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/6

0:40-11:35

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

15:20-22:20

2 stops25h 00m

R22 596

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

12:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

R23 170

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/9

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

15:25-17:20

1 stop19h 55m

R24 561

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

10:10-18:25

2 stops26h 15m

R25 840

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/9

0:05-9:25

2 stops39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

R33 236

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 15/7

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R60 781

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

10:55-8:30

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

18:50-8:55

2 stops32h 05m

R68 214

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 15/7

2:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:00-11:20

1 stop34h 20m

R142 415

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/5

21:45-13:00

3 stops45h 15m

R11 381

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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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 334 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

852 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Beijing to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Beijing to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from Beijing to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 853	AverageR14 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 855	AverageR17 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR16 088	AverageR18 990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 353	AverageR19 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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