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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 033

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Sat 9/511:30
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 16/59:45
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/3R11 413
Sat 23/57:00
PEK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 15m
China Eastern
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
PEK
2 stops26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/3R11 533
Sat 9/57:30
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 16/59:45
JNB
-
CAN
2 stops27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/3R11 773
Sat 23/58:35
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
CAN
2 stops27h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/3R11 909
Sun 7/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 159
Sun 7/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 11/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/3R13 295
Mon 1/617:40
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops44h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 4/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops42h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3R13 484
Wed 1/715:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 18/79:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/3R13 518
Fri 10/77:15
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 19/79:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops32h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3R13 723
Fri 10/711:50
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 19/79:50
JNB
-
CAN
2 stops26h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3R13 723
Mon 1/618:30
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops43h 50m
China Eastern
Mon 8/69:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3R13 740
Wed 1/712:50
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 18/79:50
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops27h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/3R13 809

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 413

One-way from

R7 033

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 657

Good one-way deal

R13 945 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • China to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R82 454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 438 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 28 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/7

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-21:55

2 stops30h 05m

R13 159

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

R13 176

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50-15:15

2 stops23h 25m

R13 295

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Mon 1/6

15:30-8:20

2 stops46h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-20:15

2 stops28h 25m

R13 740

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

12:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-19:10

2 stops27h 20m

R13 809

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Mon 8/6

21:40-8:20

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

9:50-18:25

2 stops26h 35m

R14 288

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 31/5

7:30-8:20

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

9:50-18:45

2 stops26h 55m

R14 322

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

0:35-8:50

1 stop38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R15 298

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/5

11:30-8:15

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:45-23:50

2 stops32h 05m

R15 349

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/5

11:30-8:15

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:45-22:30

3 stops30h 45m

R15 486

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R3 337). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 134). 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 14% of weekly flights between China and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 436 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 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 14% 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 28 March 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
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Air China
7,3
Good
144 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
984 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 20m. Fly via China Eastern, Etihad Airways, or Emirates 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 788. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R3 337). Flying from China to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 134). 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 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 329AverageR14 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 916AverageR13 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 177AverageR14 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 540AverageR15 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 881AverageR16 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 198AverageR16 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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