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 Daxing Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Daxing Intl typically cost R2 252, while return flights cost around R4 002.

How much is a return flight to Beijing?

A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R500, however they can be found for as little as R462.

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 (17 hours 30 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 Inter Airport Hotel is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0,0 km away from Beijing Capital).

R9 525+ Flights to Beijing, China

Flights to Beijing, China in 2025

Return from	R14 080
One-way from	R9 525
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 795

Ethiopian Air
8/5-13/5
2 total stops
39h 45m total
Johannesburg to Beijing

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26/5
1 total stop
20h 50m total
Johannesburg to Beijing

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Thu 8/514:30JNB - PEK

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Deal found 18/4R14 080

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1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

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1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4R16 320

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2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 9/623:05PEK - JNB

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Deal found 18/4R21 534

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2 stops27h 50mAustrian Airlines

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2 stops35h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 18/4R26 692

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Thu 8/514:30JNB - PEK

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Deal found 18/4R14 080

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Deal found 18/4R14 344

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Deal found 18/4R14 739

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1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/4R16 301

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1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4R16 320

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1 stop18h 00mEmirates

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1 stop32h 50mEmirates

Deal found 18/4R16 565

Sun 11/517:50JNB - PEK

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Deal found 18/4R21 534

Mon 2/619:00JNB - PEK

2 stops27h 50mAustrian Airlines

Sun 8/62:50PEK - JNB

2 stops35h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 18/4R26 692

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Sun 27/414:30JNB - PEK

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1 stop26h 00mEthiopian Air

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2 stops32h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/4R27 483

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2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 18/4R14 344

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2 stops35h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 18/4R31 944

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JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R14 080

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 14/5

19:40-7:40

1 stop18h 00m

R14 344

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/6

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

R14 739

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 5/5

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R15 417

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 16/8

8:55-6:10

1 stop27h 15m

R16 301

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

17:55-15:35

1 stop39h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/6

0:10-10:35

1 stop40h 25m

R16 320

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:50-5:40

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/5

14:30-7:40

2 stops23h 10m

R18 146

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

18:50-8:55

2 stops32h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/6

23:05-21:20

2 stops28h 15m

R21 534

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

19:00-4:50

2 stops27h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/6

2:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

R26 692

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

14:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

R9 525

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

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 89 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 17 hours 30 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

From R836

Singapore Airlines

From R565

Qatar Airways

From R672

Cathay Pacific

From R736

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Beijing?

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

Rainfall in Beijing 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Beijing, such as Singapore Airlines, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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

1 289 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

777 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

848 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 289 reviews

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Reviews

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.

FAQs about flying to Beijing

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 Daxing Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Daxing Intl typically cost R2 252, while return flights cost around R4 002.
How much is a return flight to Beijing?
A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around R500, however they can be found for as little as R462.
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 (17 hours 30 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 Inter Airport Hotel is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0,0 km away from Beijing Capital).

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

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Rainfall in Beijing by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Beijing, such as Singapore Airlines, 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.

FAQs about flying to Beijing

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

What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

How much is a return flight to Beijing?

Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

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