Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R6 246

PVG — JNB
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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

Thu 3/120:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Mon 7/1216:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 5/11R12 608
Mon 16/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 19/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 4/11R13 448
Mon 23/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 26/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 3/11R13 465
Tue 1/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 40m
Thu 10/1210:20 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 4/11R14 882
Thu 3/123:05 -
3 stops35h 20m
Mon 7/128:20 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 5/11R15 426
Wed 18/113:15 -
2 stops35h 10m
Mon 23/119:50 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 3/11R15 739
Wed 2/127:30 -
2 stops30h 55m
Thu 17/1223:00 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 7/11R16 102
Tue 22/1219:30 -
2 stops42h 55m
Thu 14/19:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 6/11R16 118
Mon 16/116:50 -
1 stop33h 35m
Thu 19/1118:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 4/11R16 283
Wed 18/110:45 -
1 stop25h 45m
Mon 23/1113:25 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 3/11R16 398
Tue 1/120:50 -
1 stop41h 15m
Wed 9/1217:15 -
1 stop41h 00m
Deal found 4/11R16 810
Thu 10/126:55 -
2 stops30h 45m
Mon 14/1216:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 3/11R16 860

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from

R12 608

One-way from

R6 246

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R24 639

Good one-way deal

R12 114 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 3/12-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • China to South Africa
16/11-31/12
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • China to South Africa
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 279 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to South Africa.

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GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 16/11

9:30-8:25

3 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 169

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

19:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 696

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

22:05-7:40

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 713

HangzhouJohannesburg

HGH Hangzhou - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HGHJNB

Hangzhou

Wed 25/11

23:10-8:25

3 stops39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 944

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sun 15/11

4:50-8:25

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 010

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 043

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 21/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 076

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 20/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 125

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 21/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 174

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 23/3

5:55-8:25

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 290

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R14 239). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 660). 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 247 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 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 20h 10m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, or China Eastern 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 611. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R14 239). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 660). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestR7 419AverageR15 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 336AverageR18 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 787AverageR14 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 935AverageR20 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 160AverageR19 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 501AverageR21 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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