How long is the flight from Shenzhen to South Africa?

Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad Airways fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. 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.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?

While on average a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa is generally R15 044, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R13 371. When looking at the most popular route, (Shenzhen - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R28 674 for that flight.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to South Africa?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Shenzhen. Prices for May average R14 589 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 146. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a May flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in January

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

R16 009+ Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Shenzhen to South Africa

Round-trip from	R16 009
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 548
Good round-trip deal	R15 087 or less
Good one-way deal	R13 418 or less

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15/2-19/2
2 total stops
51h 50m total
Shenzhen to South Africa

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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 28 August 2025.

Sun 12/1023:55SZX - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Sun 19/1019:10JNB - SZX

1 stop20h 50mEmirates

Deal found 28/8R17 052

Sun 12/106:55SZX - JNB

2 stops31h 25mEtihad Airways

Sun 19/109:50JNB - SZX

2 stops25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/8R19 387

Sat 11/103:20SZX - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1013:25JNB - SZX

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8R20 679

Thu 25/90:10SZX - CPT

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/106:05CPT - SZX

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R21 828

Sat 11/102:15SZX - JNB

1 stop70h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/1013:45JNB - SZX

1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/8R22 801

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R26 994

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Sat 4/1013:05CPT - SZX

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R28 975

Thu 25/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R29 682

Sun 28/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R29 948

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Sun 5/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R30 178

Thu 2/102:15SZX - JNB

1 stop22h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 13/1019:50JNB - SZX

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8R69 094

Thu 2/107:15SZX - JNB

2 stops31h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 13/109:50JNB - SZX

2 stops43h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/8R71 889

Best flights from Shenzhen to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shenzhen to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

Sun 15/22:20SZX - JNB

1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Thu 19/213:40JNB - SZX

1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R16 009

Sun 12/1023:55SZX - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Sun 19/1019:10JNB - SZX

1 stop20h 50mEmirates

Deal found 28/8R17 052

Sun 12/106:55SZX - JNB

2 stops31h 25mEtihad Airways

Sun 19/109:50JNB - SZX

2 stops25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/8R19 387

Sat 11/103:20SZX - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1013:25JNB - SZX

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8R20 679

Thu 25/90:10SZX - CPT

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/106:05CPT - SZX

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R21 828

Sat 11/102:15SZX - JNB

1 stop70h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/1013:45JNB - SZX

1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/8R22 801

Mon 16/223:55SZX - JNB

1 stop40h 30mEmirates

Thu 19/222:20JNB - SZX

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R24 305

Sun 15/22:20SZX - CPT

2 stops37h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/210:40CPT - SZX

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R23 810

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R26 994

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Sat 4/1013:05CPT - SZX

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R28 975

Thu 25/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R29 682

Sun 28/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R29 948

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Shenzhen to South Africa. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R26 994

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Sat 4/1013:05CPT - SZX

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R28 975

Wed 24/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Sun 5/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R30 178

Thu 25/90:10SZX - CPT

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/106:05CPT - SZX

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R21 828

Thu 25/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R29 682

Sun 28/923:55SZX - CPT

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 8/1015:20CPT - SZX

2 stops48h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/8R29 948

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Sun 15/2

2:20-18:35

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Thu 19/2

13:40-1:15

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Sun 12/10

23:55-16:15

1 stop22h 20m

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Sun 19/10

19:10-22:00

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R17 052

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

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Sun 12/10

6:55-8:20

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-17:30

2 stops25h 40m

R19 387

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sat 11/10

3:20-5:30

2 stops32h 10m

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Sun 19/10

13:25-22:00

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R20 679

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

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Thu 25/9

0:10-19:55

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

6:05-5:30

1 stop17h 25m

R21 828

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Sat 11/10

2:15-18:35

1 stop70h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

13:45-1:10

1 stop29h 25m

R22 801

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Sun 15/2

2:20-9:25

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

10:40-1:15

2 stops32h 35m

R23 810

ShenzhenJohannesburg

SZX - JNB

SZXJNB

Shenzhen

Mon 16/2

23:55-10:25

1 stop40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

22:20-22:00

1 stop17h 40m

R24 305

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Wed 24/9

23:55-19:55

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

15:20-22:00

2 stops48h 40m

R26 994

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Wed 24/9

23:55-19:55

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

13:05-22:00

1 stop26h 55m

R28 975

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Shenzhen 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air China

7,3

Good

95 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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 Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad Airways fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. 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 flights from Shenzhen to South Africa?
While on average a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa is generally R15 044, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R13 371. When looking at the most popular route, (Shenzhen - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R28 674 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shenzhen to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Shenzhen 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR6 107	AverageR11 734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR8 412	AverageR15 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines 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.

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