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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R6 429

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
jun. 16 — jun. 231
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 juni 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 346

One-way from

R6 429

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 497

Good round-trip deal

R8 464 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • China to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 299 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 11 juni 2025.

vr 29/80:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
zo 7/913:45JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R15 178
za 30/818:40PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
za 6/911:20JNB - PEK
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6R15 338
ma 30/619:05PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 35mAir China
vr 22/810:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/6R15 639
di 1/712:25SHA - JNB
2 stops25h 15mAir China
ma 18/810:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/6R16 259
di 8/713:25PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
di 15/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6R16 330
di 17/60:10SZX - JNB
Nonstop13h 30mAir China
wo 18/610:10JNB - SZX
Nonstop13h 20mAir China
Deal found 11/6R17 268
za 14/60:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
zo 22/68:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R17 764
di 8/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
di 12/819:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R18 189
za 26/75:50CAN - CPT
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
za 2/813:00CPT - CAN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R18 207
do 3/715:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mChina Eastern
do 21/89:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/6R18 596
do 31/719:40PEK - CPT
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
zo 31/819:35CPT - PEK
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R18 880
do 28/80:40PEK - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEmirates
zo 7/922:20JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/6R18 915

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 juni 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

vr 29/8

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

zo 7/9

13:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

R15 178

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

za 30/8

18:40-7:40

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

za 6/9

11:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R15 338

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

ma 30/6

19:05-7:40

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vr 22/8

10:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

R15 639

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

di 1/7

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 18/8

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

R16 259

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

di 8/7

13:25-7:40

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

di 15/7

11:20-16:25

1 stop23h 05m

R16 330

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

di 8/7

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

di 12/8

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

R16 737

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

do 24/7

22:30-7:40

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 31/7

11:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 879

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

za 28/6

6:50-0:25

3 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 21/7

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

R17 162

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

di 8/7

0:10-11:50

1 stop41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

zo 10/8

16:35-15:35

1 stop41h 00m

R17 906

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

za 26/7

5:50-13:00

3 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

za 2/8

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

R18 207

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/6

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from China to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from China to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 juni 2025.

When flying from China to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 11 juni 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from China to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
802 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 429. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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 R89). Flying from China to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 11 juni 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 115AverageR15 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 440AverageR16 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 400AverageR18 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 445AverageR17 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 491AverageR17 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 359AverageR18 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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