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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R8 052

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 702

One-way from

R8 052

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 875

Good round-trip deal

R14 899 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • China to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R30 184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 095 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 702
Thu 30/1013:35SHA - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9R13 518
Thu 30/1013:35SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R13 830
Tue 14/1017:40PVG - JNB
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 21/1011:20JNB - PVG
1 stop30h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R13 830
Mon 10/118:30PEK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 25/119:50JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9R13 969
Sat 1/1121:00PEK - JNB
2 stops41h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 12/119:50JNB - PEK
2 stops30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9R14 229
Sun 2/118:45PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/1113:40JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R14 472
Sat 1/113:25PEK - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - PEK
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R14 767
Thu 30/103:25PEK - JNB
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:05JNB - PEK
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9R14 906
Wed 29/1017:30SHA - JNB
2 stops44h 10mAir China
Wed 5/1110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 00mAir China
Deal found 14/9R14 923
Thu 30/1016:10PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Deal found 14/9R14 923
Fri 31/100:10PEK - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/1123:00JNB - PEK
1 stop36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/9R14 993

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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 16 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 702

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 702

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

R13 830

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R13 830

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

11:20-23:55

1 stop30h 35m

R13 830

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/2

0:10-3:55

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

23:00-17:10

1 stop36h 10m

R14 212

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

10:10-17:55

2 stops25h 45m

R14 541

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/10

19:30-7:25

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop19h 25m

R14 906

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/10

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R14 923

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R14 923

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from China 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 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 16 September 2025.

When flying from China to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
993 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Air China
7,2
Good
99 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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 24h 05m. Fly via China Eastern, Etihad Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from China to South Africa is about 11739 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 052. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from China 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 6 airlines flying from China to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR5 991AverageR14 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 252AverageR16 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 677AverageR17 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 173AverageR17 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 218AverageR17 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 068AverageR17 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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