How long is the flight from South Africa to Xiamen?

Etihad Airways and Air China can get you from South Africa to Xiamen in just under 32h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 35m. The distance between South Africa and Xiamen is about 11162 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xiamen ranges from 27.0 - 184.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 184.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Xiamen when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xiamen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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

When flying from South Africa to Xiamen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Xiamen from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Xiamen, you will be flying into Gaoqi Intl. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is just 8,5 km from the centre of the city.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Xiamen 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 South Africa to Xiamen.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Xiamen 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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Deal found 8/11R29 673

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Round-trip from	R15 042
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 828

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63h 00m total
South Africa to Xiamen

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2 stops32h 35m

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10:10-10:20

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12:15-7:25

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11:00-19:30

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12:15-7:25

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11:00-19:30

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20:40-7:25

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R20 927

JohannesburgXiamen

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

11:00-11:00

1 stop18h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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12:15-7:25

1 stop25h 10m

R22 670

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15:10-0:25

2 stops27h 15m

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18:25-13:00

2 stops24h 35m

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CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Xiamen from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Xiamen, you will be flying into Gaoqi Intl. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is just 8,5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Xiamen?
Etihad Airways and Air China can get you from South Africa to Xiamen in just under 32h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 35m. The distance between South Africa and Xiamen is about 11162 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Xiamen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Xiamen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Xiamen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Xiamen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Xiamen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Xiamen 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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