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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R8 591

SHA — JNB
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to South Africa

Sun 6/1218:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Wed 6/19:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 16/8R12 040
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sat 14/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 18/8R12 491
Sun 6/1214:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 6/19:50 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 16/8R12 572
Thu 5/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 17/8R12 717
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sat 14/119:50 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 18/8R12 894
Mon 9/1119:20 -
2 stops43h 00m
Sat 14/119:50 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 18/8R12 910
Sun 6/1210:40 -
2 stops27h 40m
Wed 6/19:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 16/8R13 023
Sat 14/1119:30 -
2 stops42h 50m
Sat 28/119:50 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 18/8R13 200
Wed 4/110:45 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 9/1121:45 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 20/8R14 909
Thu 5/1118:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Mon 9/1118:35 -
3 stops45h 10m
Deal found 17/8R15 538
Mon 9/1118:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sat 14/119:25 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 18/8R15 924
Thu 8/108:55 -
1 stop40h 25m
Mon 19/1020:25 -
1 stop36h 15m
Deal found 17/8R16 150

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from

R12 040

One-way from

R8 591

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 554

Good round-trip deal

R20 717 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/12-6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • China to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • China to South Africa
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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 420 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 717

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

19:20-8:20

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:50-21:20

2 stops29h 30m

R12 910

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/11

0:45-7:10

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

21:45-14:40

1 stop34h 55m

R14 909

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

18:35-21:45

3 stops45h 10m

R15 538

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:25-21:45

3 stops30h 20m

R15 924

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 8/10

8:55-19:20

1 stop40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

20:25-14:40

1 stop36h 15m

R16 150

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

10:20-10:25

1 stop18h 05m

R16 360

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/11

6:50-16:35

1 stop39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

13:25-22:30

1 stop27h 05m

R16 456

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 16/11

6:50-20:35

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:25-22:30

1 stop27h 05m

R16 456
Fastest return journey

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/11

6:50-20:35

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

22:20-22:30

1 stop18h 10m

R17 278

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 R12 749). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 095). 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 South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between China and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 321 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?

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 South Africa 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 South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qatar Airways, andAir China 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Air China
7,4
Good
161 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 506 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7,3
Good
232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from China to South Africa in 24h 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways, China Eastern, or Egyptair 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 510. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Emirates, 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 R12 749). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 095). 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 7 airlines flying from China to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestR7 256AverageR14 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 516AverageR13 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 109AverageR17 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 738AverageR13 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 670AverageR18 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 650AverageR17 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 418AverageR16 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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