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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 827

SHA — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to South Africa

Thu 15/100:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Mon 26/1016:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 21/8R10 766
Thu 1/100:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Mon 12/1016:40 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 23/8R11 805
Sun 11/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Thu 15/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 23/8R11 964
Fri 16/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 24/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 21/8R12 140
Thu 5/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 24/8R12 635
Fri 16/1011:30 -
2 stops26h 45m
Thu 22/109:45 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 25/8R14 121
Fri 16/1011:30 -
2 stops26h 45m
Sat 24/109:45 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 22/8R14 424
Wed 4/110:45 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 9/1121:45 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 24/8R14 760
Thu 24/1220:55 -
2 stops41h 25m
Sat 2/19:50 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 21/8R15 239
Mon 21/1222:00 -
2 stops40h 20m
Mon 28/129:50 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 21/8R15 255
Fri 16/109:20 -
2 stops40h 50m
Mon 26/1014:30 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 21/8R15 383
Mon 19/109:20 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 26/1014:30 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 24/8R15 527

Find flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from

R10 766

One-way from

R7 827

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 424
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 15/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • China to South Africa
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25/10
  • 25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • China to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 232 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/10

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

R10 766

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 635

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/11

0:45-7:10

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

21:45-14:40

1 stop34h 55m

R14 760

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 19/10

9:20-13:30

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-17:50

2 stops21h 20m

R15 527

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 16/10

9:00-8:15

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

R15 606

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Wed 4/11

0:45-10:25

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

18:50-22:00

1 stop21h 10m

R16 405

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/10

11:00-8:15

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

10:05-15:25

1 stop23h 20m

R16 405

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Tue 6/10

0:45-5:30

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

22:20-22:40

1 stop18h 20m

R16 996

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX Shenzhen - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 8/10

19:50-8:15

2 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

9:45-17:30

2 stops25h 45m

R17 012

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK Beijing Capital - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/9

16:40-7:55

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

11:10-1:25

1 stop32h 15m

R17 555

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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 635). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 871). 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 16% of weekly flights between China and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 321 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 16% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qatar Airways, andAir China 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
1 460 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
1 460 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 460 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
7,4
Good
161 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
1 517 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

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 20h 25m. Fly via TAAG, Etihad Airways, or Egyptair 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 470. 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 635). Flying from China to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 871). 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 191AverageR14 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 431AverageR13 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 019AverageR17 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 642AverageR12 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 566AverageR18 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 537AverageR17 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 298AverageR18 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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