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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing, China from R9 043

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BJS
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Beijing are usually found in February or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 597

One-way from

R9 043

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 457
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 942 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 880 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Fri 16/510:40CPT - PEK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/58:55PEK - CPT
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4R11 597
Fri 16/514:35CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/50:10PEK - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R15 898
Fri 16/55:45CPT - PEK
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/50:10PEK - CPT
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R17 571

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Beijing that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

10:40-7:15

1 stop38h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/5

8:55-9:25

1 stop30h 30m

R11 597

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

14:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/5

0:10-13:45

1 stop19h 35m

R15 898

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

5:45-17:20

2 stops29h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/5

0:10-8:15

2 stops38h 05m

R17 571

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-15:35

1 stop41h 00m

R9 043

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

7:00-10:50

2 stops21h 50m

R10 513

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

R10 531

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

13:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

R11 597

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

13:05-15:25

1 stop20h 20m

R11 983

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Beijing

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Beijing, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 inches 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 2 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Beijing, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 193 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 748 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
764 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Beijing per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Beijing round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R11 597. Another option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at R15 898 round trip. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Beijing one-way?

    R9 043 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R10 531 and R11 597, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Beijing 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Beijing. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 April 2025.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Beijing

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Beijing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 057AverageR13 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 522AverageR17 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 666AverageR16 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 680AverageR19 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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