Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

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The most popular places in China to fly to are Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to China, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to China?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

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Haikou Meilan Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Haikou Meilan Intl typically cost R1 192, while return flights cost around R2 688.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to China, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 45 minutes).

Question 7

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0,0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Question 10

How long is the flight to China?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to China takes 24 hours 17 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Air China.

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 14.0 C).

Return from	R13 925
One-way from	R6 526
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R16 249

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