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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 733

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult

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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 583 300 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2024.

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BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/11

19:00-15:50

3 stops50h 50m

R7 733

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/11

16:45-7:40

1 stop20h 55m

R9 216

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 19/11

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R10 240

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 22/11

6:50-20:50

1 stop20h 00m

R12 253

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/11

18:30-7:40

Nonstop19h 10m

R13 542

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Tue 19/11

1:25-22:00

2 stops50h 35m

R24 188

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/12

13:35-14:30

3 stops30h 55m

R13 418

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 21/12

21:25-10:30

3 stops43h 05m

R13 877

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 13/2

2:05-6:10

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

13:45-1:00

1 stop29h 15m

R11 476

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/12

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/12

8:20-17:10

1 stop26h 50m

R15 290

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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 7 November 2024.

Mon 11/1121:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Fri 15/1110:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/11R15 219
Fri 6/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/128:20JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R15 290
Tue 12/110:10SZX - JNB
Nonstop13h 30mAir China
Wed 20/1110:10JNB - SZX
Nonstop12h 45mAir China
Deal found 6/11R15 555
Tue 12/110:10SZX - JNB
Nonstop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/1123:00JNB - SZX
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R16 579
Sat 21/1219:40CAN - JNB
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/128:20JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R16 579
Sat 7/126:50PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 45mEmirates
Tue 17/1213:25JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R18 680
Sat 7/1217:30PEK - JNB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/128:20JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R19 669
Wed 13/1121:00SZX - JNB
2 stops42h 45mXiamenAir
Wed 20/1112:45JNB - SZX
2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11R20 922
Sat 21/127:45CAN - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/128:20JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R23 164
Thu 5/1213:50SHA - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1212:45JNB - SHA
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11R25 354
Thu 19/120:10PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/1210:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/11R38 560
Fri 20/120:10PEK - CPT
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/1214:35CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R38 772

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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Travel insights for flights from China to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from China to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 R88). Flying from China to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). 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 7 November 2024.

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 7 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 332 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,7
Good
876 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 879 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 216. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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 R88). Flying from China to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). 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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