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R15 488+ Cheap flights to Beijing, China

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to Beijing that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/11

8:20-17:10

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/12

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R15 488

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/4

0:40-10:15

1 stop39h 35m

R15 668

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

15:00-22:20

2 stops25h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 8/4

7:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R18 256

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/12

10:10-0:15

1 stop32h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/12

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

R18 780

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:45-9:55

2 stops32h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/2

11:50-22:00

1 stop40h 10m

R19 540

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Flights to Beijing, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Beijing in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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Average price

R12 954
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Cheapest flights to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Beijing. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Sat 30/118:20JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R15 488
Wed 18/1210:10JNB - PEK
1 stop32h 05mAir China
Wed 25/1221:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/11R18 780
Sat 30/1123:55JNB - PEK
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Mon 9/1211:50PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/11R19 812
Wed 18/128:20JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R20 608
Thu 28/1113:25JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Fri 29/1123:40PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R88 963

Best time to book a flight to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights to Beijing

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Beijing including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Beijing may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Beijing?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing takes 18 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Beijing from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Beijing?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Emirates

Emirates

From R817

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R594

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R663

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R661

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Beijing?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are Singapore Airlines, Egyptair and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Beijing, such as Ethiopian Air, Emirates and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air China
7,3
Good
157 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Beijing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

    Beijing Capital is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Capital typically cost R2 152, while return flights cost around R8 714.

  • How much is a return flight to Beijing?

    A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R724, however they can be found for as little as R714.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Beijing, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Beijing Capital have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Beijing Capital can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Beijing Capital?

    Yes. Beijing Capital has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Beijing Capital International Airport Hotel is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0,0 km away from Beijing Capital).

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