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Cheap flights from Shenzhen to South Africa from R14 114

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SZX — JNB
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shenzhen to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shenzhen to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Wed 30/127:30
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 25/29:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops28h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/5R14 114
Sat 21/117:30
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 25/119:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops43h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5R15 308
Fri 20/110:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop39h 40m
Emirates
Wed 25/1118:50
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 22/5R16 502
Wed 1/713:40
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 29/89:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops32h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/5R16 518
Tue 29/120:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Emirates
Thu 25/218:50
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 26/5R16 682
Tue 30/60:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Emirates
Sat 29/810:05
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop30h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 26/5R17 876
Mon 6/72:05
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 14/720:25
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop22h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/5R18 236
Tue 29/120:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/29:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R19 348
Fri 29/515:00
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R20 214
Sun 22/110:45
SZX
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Emirates
Thu 26/1118:30
CPT
-
SZX
1 stop21h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 22/5R21 997
Sun 26/720:00
SZX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/820:00
CPT
-
SZX
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R23 371
Sat 25/70:45
SZX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Sun 16/820:00
CPT
-
SZX
1 stop20h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 27/5R36 602

Find flight deals from Shenzhen to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shenzhen to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 308

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 818
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 40m total
  • Shenzhen to South Africa
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Cheapest return flight

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sat 21/11

7:30-8:20

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

9:50-11:40

2 stops43h 50m

R15 308

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 20/11

0:45-16:35

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

22:20-22:00

1 stop17h 40m

R16 502

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Tue 30/6

0:45-20:35

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

10:05-22:40

1 stop30h 35m

R17 876

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Sun 22/11

0:45-11:40

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

13:40-22:00

1 stop26h 20m

R22 013

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Sun 26/7

20:00-11:50

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

20:00-22:40

1 stop20h 40m

R23 371
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sat 18/7

0:45-20:35

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

10:10-5:25

Nonstop13h 15m

R26 315

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Sat 25/7

0:45-18:05

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

20:00-22:40

1 stop20h 40m

R36 602

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Sun 22/11

2:45-9:25

3 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

18:55-1:15

2 stops48h 20m

R38 434

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Deals found on 23/5

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Best time to book a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shenzhen to South Africa

How often are flights from Shenzhen to South Africa delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Shenzhen and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 376 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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 27 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China from Shenzhen to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7,3
Good
152 reviews
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Overall

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 7
2,0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7,3
Good
152 reviews
Air China
7,3
Good
152 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 7
2,0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shenzhen 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?

    Located just 26,7 km from the city centre, Shenzhen (SZX) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Shenzhen.

  • How long is the flight from Shenzhen to South Africa?

    Airlines like China Eastern, Emirates, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 23h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11838 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 Shenzhen 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 576. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shenzhen to South Africa for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shenzhen to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shenzhen to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shenzhen to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shenzhen 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.

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Top airline flying from Shenzhen to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shenzhen 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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR13 615AverageR14 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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