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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R8 320

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Jul 2 — Jul 91
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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 369

One-way from

R8 320

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 522

Good round-trip deal

R15 964 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • China to South Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 40m total
  • China to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 187 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 315 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight 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 27 June 2025.

Fri 8/816:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 25/819:50JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/6R14 369
Thu 30/1023:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1112:45JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R14 564
Fri 29/810:35CAN - JNB
1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/919:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/6R14 653
Thu 30/107:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Deal found 25/6R15 096
Mon 11/815:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 18/89:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/6R15 291
Wed 24/913:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/1011:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/6R15 611
Wed 24/919:05PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/1011:20JNB - PVG
1 stop30h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/6R15 611
Thu 30/1013:30SHA - JNB
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops27h 50mAir China
Deal found 25/6R15 699
Sat 9/85:15CAN - JNB
1 stop28h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/88:20JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/6R15 930
Thu 31/70:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 25/819:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/6R15 966
Mon 30/611:05PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/810:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R17 686
Sat 9/822:20CAN - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/89:50JNB - CAN
2 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R18 006

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

Fly from

China

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/8

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

R14 369

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

23:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

12:45-14:20

1 stop19h 35m

R14 564

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 29/8

10:35-18:35

1 stop38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-9:20

1 stop31h 30m

R14 653

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

10:10-23:20

2 stops31h 10m

R15 096

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/9

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R15 611

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

19:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

11:20-23:55

1 stop30h 35m

R15 611

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

10:10-20:00

2 stops27h 50m

R15 699

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 9/8

5:15-3:55

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

8:20-14:55

1 stop24h 35m

R15 930

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 31/7

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

R15 966

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 9/8

22:20-7:40

1 stop15h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

9:50-2:20

2 stops58h 30m

R18 006

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/6

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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 27 June 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.

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 27 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 320. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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, 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 27 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 124AverageR15 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 454AverageR16 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 871AverageR18 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 466AverageR17 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 513AverageR17 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 382AverageR18 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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