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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Beijing, China from R9 677

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BJS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 349

One-way from

R9 677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 927
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 682 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 January 2025.

Mon 3/310:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/316:40PEK - CPT
2 stops22h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R13 349
Mon 3/314:35CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/30:10PEK - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R14 841
Mon 3/313:40CPT - PEK
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Mon 10/36:50PEK - CPT
1 stop39h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/1R17 638
Fri 7/313:40CPT - PEK
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/36:50PEK - CPT
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R19 148
Fri 21/318:30CPT - PEK
1 stop30h 05mLufthansa
Thu 27/32:50PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1R50 210

Find flights from Cape Town to Beijing within your budget

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 21 January 2025.

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Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/3

16:40-9:25

2 stops22h 45m

R13 349

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/3

0:10-13:45

1 stop19h 35m

R14 841

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/3

6:50-16:45

1 stop39h 55m

R17 638

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/3

6:50-8:15

2 stops31h 25m

R19 148

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/3

18:30-6:35

1 stop30h 05m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

2:50-7:40

1 stop34h 50m

R50 210

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R9 677

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

10:40-14:50

2 stops22h 10m

R9 863

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

5:50-17:10

2 stops29h 20m

R11 578

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

R54 051

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-16:55

1 stop32h 25m

R126 727

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Beijing

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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 17 January 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 328 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 111 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 R13 349. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R14 841 and R17 638, respectively. These flights start at 14% 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 677 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 863 and R54 051, 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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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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 340AverageR14 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 397AverageR15 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 196AverageR18 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 680AverageR18 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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