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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R6 964

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Jan 5 — Jan 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from China to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 December 2025.

Tue 9/126:15PVG - JNB
1 stop29h 20mEmirates
Sun 21/1210:25JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 6/12R14 946
Fri 26/123:25PEK - JNB
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/311:00JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12R15 691
Sat 27/128:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 1/39:50JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12R16 657
Sat 20/1221:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/120:45JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R17 301
Wed 10/1213:35SHA - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:00JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12R17 352
Wed 10/1219:05PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:00JNB - PVG
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12R17 352
Wed 10/1220:30SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/120:45JNB - SHA
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R17 708
Thu 11/126:15PVG - JNB
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Wed 17/1213:25JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/12R18 013
Tue 23/128:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 10/19:50JNB - PEK
2 stops42h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/12R19 351
Wed 17/1222:15CAN - JNB
1 stop15h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - CAN
1 stop15h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12R20 012
Tue 23/1215:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:45JNB - PEK
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R20 216
Thu 11/126:15PVG - JNB
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Thu 18/1210:25JNB - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/12R20 521

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 6 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 760

One-way from

R6 964

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 166

Good round-trip deal

R14 601 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • China to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R86 644 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 434 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to South Africa 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 6 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/1

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:55-14:50

1 stop36h 55m

R10 760

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/1

16:40-18:35

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:55-14:50

1 stop36h 55m

R12 980

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:30-21:45

1 stop19h 15m

R13 404

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 590

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 590

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R13 590

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 590

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R13 590

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sun 18/1

13:45-8:20

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-17:50

2 stops26h 00m

R14 183

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/2

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R14 217

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Best time to book a flight from China to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R6 846). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 997). 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 CN to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from China to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from China to South Africa at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to South Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between China and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 413 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to South Africa 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?

Monday 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 6 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from China to South Africa 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 085 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air China
7,2
Good
127 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from China to South Africa in 20h 30m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from China to South Africa is about 11779 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 China to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 449. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from China to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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 China to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R6 846). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 997). 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 6 airlines flying from China to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to South Africa. 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 6 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 849AverageR12 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 098AverageR15 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 474AverageR14 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR12 784AverageR16 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 908AverageR15 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 383AverageR17 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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