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Cheap flights from Shenzhen to South Africa from R9 122

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SZX — JNB
Aug 31 — Sep 71
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 1 August 2026.

Fri 23/1012:30
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops24h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8R13 650
Fri 28/813:40
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 12/39:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops28h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7R15 781
Wed 2/90:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Emirates
Mon 7/913:30
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop27h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 31/7R16 905
Thu 3/90:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Emirates
Tue 8/910:05
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop30h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 1/8R16 922
Fri 23/1013:40
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1113:45
JNB
-
SZX
3 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R17 450
Thu 27/80:10
SZX
-
JNB
Nonstop13h 30m
Air China
Fri 12/310:10
JNB
-
SZX
Nonstop13h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/7R18 558
Thu 3/93:20
SZX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/914:05
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R18 756
Thu 27/80:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/39:50
JNB
-
SZX
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R20 326
Thu 27/80:45
SZX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Emirates
Fri 12/310:25
JNB
-
SZX
1 stop29h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 30/7R20 937
Fri 6/110:45
SZX
-
CPT
2 stops43h 50m
Emirates
Wed 11/1115:20
CPT
-
SZX
2 stops48h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 29/7R21 764

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 781

One-way from

R9 122

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R21 235

Good round-trip deal

R21 240 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/8-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Shenzhen to South Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Shenzhen to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R44 753 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 202 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Shenzhen to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shenzhen 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 1 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 23/10

12:30-8:15

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-16:40

2 stops24h 50m

R13 650

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 22/10

0:45-5:30

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:20-22:00

1 stop17h 40m

R16 905

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Thu 27/8

0:45-16:25

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

10:25-22:00

1 stop29h 35m

R20 937

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Mon 17/8

19:50-8:20

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

10:05-21:35

2 stops29h 30m

R21 185

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Fri 6/11

0:45-14:35

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

15:20-22:00

2 stops48h 40m

R21 797
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sun 16/8

0:10-7:40

Nonstop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

10:10-5:25

Nonstop13h 15m

R22 044

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sun 16/8

0:45-5:30

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

22:20-22:40

1 stop18h 20m

R22 772

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Wed 2/9

2:45-13:25

3 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

14:30-1:15

3 stops28h 45m

R23 234

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Fri 6/11

2:45-14:35

3 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

15:25-1:15

3 stops27h 50m

R27 415
Cheapest one-way

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Fri 6/11

21:35-8:20

2 stops40h 45m

R9 122

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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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shenzhen 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 1 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shenzhen to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Shenzhen to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Shenzhen and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 317 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?

Wednesday 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 15% 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 1 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Air China
7,4
Good
159 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 Air China fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 13h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10675 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 624. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Shenzhen to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?

    While on average a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa is generally R21 248, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R18 672. When looking at the most popular route, (Shenzhen - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R23 383 for that flight.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Shenzhen to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR13 757AverageR14 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 844AverageR18 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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