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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R5 844

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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
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 21 January 2026.

Sun 21/61:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 8/819:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1R11 738
Sun 12/40:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 3/513:45
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 603
Fri 6/32:20
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 174
Sat 28/318:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R13 501
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R13 566
Fri 6/30:10
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/319:55
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop29h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 680
Sat 7/38:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/318:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 893
Thu 5/313:35
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 12/311:00
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop19h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1R14 072
Fri 12/68:55
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 350
Mon 13/421:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/513:45
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 480
Sun 12/40:05
PEK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
JNB
-
PEK
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 546
Thu 5/321:40
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/312:05
JNB
-
CAN
2 stops24h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R14 595

Find 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 603

One-way from

R5 844

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 227

Good one-way deal

R13 304 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/4-3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • China to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R76 881 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 400 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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China

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 21/6

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

19:50-0:15

1 stop22h 25m

R11 738

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/4

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R12 603

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 6/3

2:20-18:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-1:15

1 stop23h 20m

R13 174

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

18:10-15:20

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 501

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 566

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/3

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:55-7:15

1 stop29h 20m

R13 680

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/3

8:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

18:50-22:30

1 stop21h 40m

R13 893

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R14 072

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/6

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

R14 350

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 13/4

21:00-8:20

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:50-22:10

2 stops30h 20m

R14 366

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R6 595). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 484). 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 423 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 Wednesday 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

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 21 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 140 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 719 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air China
7,2
Good
138 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 23h 15m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from China to South Africa is about 10664 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 568. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Qatar Airways, 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 R6 595). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 484). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 598AverageR12 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR7 802AverageR14 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 164AverageR13 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR12 316AverageR15 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 591AverageR16 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 402AverageR18 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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