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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, China from R9 439

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Beijing are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 499

One-way from

R9 439

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 775
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 847 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 24/214:35JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/30:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R12 278
Wed 16/419:50JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 21/58:55PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 660
Mon 24/210:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Mon 10/321:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/2R15 596
Thu 20/313:25JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Thu 27/36:50PEK - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R15 928
Thu 27/213:25JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/323:40PEK - JNB
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 163
Mon 24/219:35JNB - PEK
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Sun 9/32:50PEK - JNB
2 stops36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R23 320
Thu 20/319:40JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 15mAir France
Thu 27/323:55PEK - JNB
2 stops28h 05mAir France
Deal found 19/2R23 633
Fri 7/319:40JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Fri 14/323:55PEK - JNB
2 stops52h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/2R26 988
Sun 2/320:00JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/313:45PEK - JNB
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R75 380

Find flights from Johannesburg to Beijing within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 26/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R12 499

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

8:55-6:10

1 stop27h 15m

R13 660

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:25-14:45

1 stop19h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

6:50-10:25

1 stop33h 35m

R15 928

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R16 075

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

19:25-11:55

1 stop34h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

7:25-7:40

2 stops30h 15m

R19 615

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

19:40-9:55

2 stops32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

23:55-22:00

2 stops28h 05m

R23 633

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

19:35-12:15

2 stops34h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 26/3

2:50-9:30

2 stops36h 40m

R26 011

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:40-9:55

2 stops32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/3

23:55-22:00

2 stops52h 05m

R26 988

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

11:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

R9 439

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R9 973

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 14 February 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg 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 JNB to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to 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 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Beijing to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 Johannesburg to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

    Travellers looking to go to Beijing from Johannesburg have several options to choose from. The departing airport can be either Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. Lanseria is the smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo is larger and may have more flights available. Once flying to Beijing, travellers may leave the plane at Beijing Capital Airport or Beijing Daxing Airport. Capital Airport is located 32 kilometres from the city centre and a hub for Air China, Hainan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Daxing Airport is 46 kilometres from Tiananmen Square and 26 kilometres from downtown Langfang.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    At this time, there are no direct, nonstop flights that go to Beijing from Johannesburg. Instead, passengers will be required to take a stopover flight that makes a stop at one or more other airports before reaching Beijing. Some of the airlines offering these flights include Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Air China. These flights can range in length from 17h 15 all the way to 19h 30m. The flights that get to the destination quickest will also be the more expensive ones to procure a ticket for. In most cases, one-stop flights have a less expensive ticket price than flights with at least two stops.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Beijing?

    There are several flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing with a single stop in between. These flights may touch down in locations like Hong Kong International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. There are also many flights with two or three stops between the two locations. Some flights go into Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport while others will stop down at Shenzhen Bao’an International, Yangzhou Taizhou, and Dalian Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    Travellers going to Beijing from Johannesburg will need to have a passport as well as a visa to take a flight. The visa can take up to a week to process.

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

    Currently priced at R12 499, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Beijing and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 660 and R15 928, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 439. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Beijing for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    On average you can expect to pay R17 075 for a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is R11 041 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at R10 250.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Beijing?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Beijing is Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

    Johannesburg to Beijing flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 February 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 453AverageR12 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 220AverageR15 511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 444AverageR14 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 692AverageR15 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 569AverageR14 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 359AverageR17 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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