How long is the flight from Shenzhen to South Africa?

Airlines like China Eastern and Emirates fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 39h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 40m. 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 544. 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.

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 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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Popular in	September
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R24 912

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0:00-6:00

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Tue 29/12

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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 269 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 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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.

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Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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

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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 and Emirates fly from Shenzhen to South Africa in about 39h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 40m. 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 544. 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.
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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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 269 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 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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