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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 849

SHA — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to South Africa

Thu 5/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 15/9R12 897
Thu 29/107:20 -
2 stops31h 00m
Thu 5/119:50 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 14/9R13 288
Fri 11/1211:30 -
2 stops26h 50m
Fri 1/19:50 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 15/9R14 982
Wed 4/110:45 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 9/1121:45 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 15/9R15 144
Sun 20/128:30 -
2 stops29h 50m
Sat 2/19:50 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 13/9R16 040
Sun 4/1011:30 -
2 stops26h 10m
Wed 14/1010:10 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 15/9R16 431
Sun 4/109:20 -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 14/1010:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 15/9R16 431
Wed 28/100:45 -
1 stop21h 50m
Thu 5/1110:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 14/9R16 626
Wed 4/110:45 -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 9/1110:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 15/9R16 724
Fri 30/103:15 -
2 stops35h 05m
Sat 7/119:50 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 16/9R16 822
Thu 29/1021:30 -
2 stops40h 10m
Thu 5/1110:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 14/9R17 017
Sun 20/1218:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Sat 2/110:20 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 13/9R17 375

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from

R12 897

One-way from

R7 849

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 359
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • China to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 05m total
  • China to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 340 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/2

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 914

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/2

15:30-8:20

2 stops22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 305

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/2

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 452

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 19/10

19:40-8:20

2 stops42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 549

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 7/10

5:00-10:55

3 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 282

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - CPT Cape Town Intl

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/11

23:30-16:45

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 738

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 15/10

0:45-5:30

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 787

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/3

2:50-10:55

3 stops38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 787

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/3

0:15-20:35

1 stop26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 803

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - CPT Cape Town Intl

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/11

16:10-11:55

3 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 982

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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 881). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 355). 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 15% of weekly flights between China and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 269 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Air China, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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
1 486 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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
7,5
Good
166 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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
3 732 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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
1 536 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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
240 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

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 556. 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 881). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 355). 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 331AverageR15 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 625AverageR17 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 614AverageR13 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 213AverageR18 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 849AverageR13 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 791AverageR19 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 556AverageR19 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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