Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 303

SHA — JNB
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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 12/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 16/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 29/10R13 591
Thu 5/1118:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 31/10R13 824
Thu 26/1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Thu 31/1213:45 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 1/11R14 623
Thu 19/110:15 -
1 stop34h 00m
Tue 15/125:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 31/10R14 623
Thu 5/1112:50 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 9/1111:00 -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 29/10R14 673
Mon 30/1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 7/129:15 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 1/11R14 723
Sat 28/113:15 -
2 stops35h 10m
Sun 6/1223:00 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 30/10R14 922
Thu 26/1112:45 -
2 stops25h 40m
Thu 3/129:50 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 29/10R15 222
Wed 25/113:05 -
3 stops35h 20m
Thu 3/1223:00 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 29/10R15 604
Thu 5/117:30 -
3 stops30h 55m
Mon 9/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 31/10R15 688
Mon 30/117:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Mon 7/129:50 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 1/11R15 737
Wed 4/113:25 -
3 stops35h 00m
Mon 9/1118:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 31/10R15 771

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from

R13 608

One-way from

R7 303

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R24 870

Good one-way deal

R12 228 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • China to South Africa
9/11-31/12
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • China to South Africa
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 095 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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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

1:15-8:25

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 303

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/12

18:15-7:40

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 935
Fastest return journey

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 18/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 969

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/2

18:15-8:25

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 985

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/12

9:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 052

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 19/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 052

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 185

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 15/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 235

BeijingJohannesburg

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PKXJNB

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 16/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 235

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 251

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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 456). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 902). 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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

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 655. 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 456). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 902). 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 489AverageR15 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 822AverageR13 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 434AverageR18 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 907AverageR14 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 056AverageR18 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 293AverageR20 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 647AverageR21 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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