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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing, China from R13 443

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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 Sunday 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 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 443

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 710

Good round-trip deal

R17 723 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 076 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R20 925 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 825 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 February 2025.

Thu 3/414:30JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/40:10PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R13 443
Mon 7/413:45JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/48:55PEK - JNB
1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R13 994
Tue 25/218:50JNB - PEK
1 stop37h 55mEmirates
Tue 4/323:40PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 10mEmirates
Deal found 22/2R15 864
Mon 7/410:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Mon 14/422:05PEK - JNB
2 stops39h 35mAir China
Deal found 21/2R15 974
Thu 3/413:25JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/40:40PEK - JNB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 689
Tue 25/219:10JNB - PEK
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/30:45PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R18 872
Tue 25/219:40JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Tue 4/323:55PEK - JNB
2 stops28h 05mKLM
Deal found 22/2R23 567
Fri 7/319:35JNB - PEK
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Thu 13/32:50PEK - JNB
2 stops36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2R30 316
Tue 25/219:35JNB - PEK
2 stops51h 55mAustrian Airlines
Mon 3/33:00PEK - JNB
2 stops36h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 22/2R32 150

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 23 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

14:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/4

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R13 443

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/4

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R13 994

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/4

22:05-7:40

2 stops39h 35m

R15 974

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

13:25-15:25

1 stop20h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/4

0:40-20:45

2 stops26h 05m

R18 689

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 850

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:35-12:15

2 stops34h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/3

2:50-9:30

2 stops36h 40m

R30 316

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

16:10-22:20

3 stops24h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/4

0:40-20:25

3 stops25h 45m

R144 924

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Deals found on 21/2

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Beijing

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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 14 February 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 23 February 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.

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 23 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 275 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
3 275 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 275 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
3 275 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 332 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 275 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
776 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 275 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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 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 R13 443. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at R13 994 and R15 974, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 6% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 R16 988, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 984. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Beijing Capital), is priced around R10 179.

  • 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 23 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 400AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 157AverageR15 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 380AverageR14 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 627AverageR15 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 499AverageR14 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 280AverageR17 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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