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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, China from R9 583

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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

R12 753

One-way from

R9 583

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 151
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 30/114:35JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/20:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R12 753
Mon 3/313:45JNB - PEK
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/316:40PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 909
Mon 3/310:10JNB - PEK
2 stops26h 40mAir China
Mon 10/321:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Deal found 19/1R15 363
Sat 22/310:15JNB - PEK
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Fri 28/36:50PEK - JNB
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/1R15 867
Sat 22/311:05JNB - PEK
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/310:00PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1R16 128
Sat 22/319:05JNB - PEK
1 stop39h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/30:45PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R16 500
Thu 6/310:10JNB - PEK
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/318:30PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R18 365
Thu 30/119:40JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Thu 6/211:50PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/1R19 856
Mon 17/219:40JNB - PEK
2 stops56h 15mAir France
Mon 24/223:55PEK - JNB
2 stops52h 05mAir France
Deal found 20/1R20 155
Wed 10/1219:35JNB - PEK
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Sun 21/1214:05PEK - JNB
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1R25 245

Find flights from OR Tambo to Beijing within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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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JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 5/2

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R12 753

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

13:45-14:50

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/3

16:40-6:10

1 stop19h 30m

R13 909

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

10:10-18:50

2 stops26h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/3

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

R15 363

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

10:15-22:30

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 28/3

6:50-6:20

1 stop29h 30m

R15 867

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

11:05-17:20

1 stop24h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 28/3

10:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R16 128

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

19:05-16:15

1 stop39h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

0:45-10:50

1 stop40h 05m

R16 500

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-19:05

2 stops50h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/3

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R18 365

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:40-9:55

2 stops32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/2

11:50-22:00

1 stop40h 10m

R19 856

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:40-9:55

2 stops56h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/2

23:55-22:00

2 stops52h 05m

R20 155

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:35-12:15

2 stops34h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/3

2:50-9:30

2 stops36h 40m

R26 065

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Beijing

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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
3 356 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
3 356 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at R12 753. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at R13 909 and R15 755, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 583. Cathay Pacific flights start at R9 695 while deals on Air China start at R31 640 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing? While on average our users pay R17 270, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 166. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Beijing Capital), is priced around R11 056.

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

    Most of the time, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Beijing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Beijing

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 410AverageR12 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 334AverageR13 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 537AverageR14 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 837AverageR15 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 723AverageR15 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 354AverageR17 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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