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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R6 884

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to China (CN0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 451

One-way from

R6 884
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 22/113:20JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 30/10:55CAN - JNB
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 451
Sun 6/48:50JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 18/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 620
Thu 13/314:00JNB - CAN
1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/313:30CAN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 658
Sat 1/314:35JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/30:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R13 147
Mon 17/221:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 30mEgyptair
Mon 10/323:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1R13 429
Thu 27/323:00JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/49:45CAN - JNB
1 stop24h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 749
Sun 6/413:45JNB - PVG
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/48:05PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 805
Fri 28/213:45JNB - PEK
1 stop43h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 19/30:10PEK - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R14 087
Mon 24/39:35JNB - CAN
3 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/31:35CAN - JNB
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 219
Mon 17/210:10JNB - CAN
2 stops25h 15mAir China
Mon 10/320:40CAN - JNB
2 stops41h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/1R14 313
Wed 26/221:45JNB - PEK
1 stop34h 55mEgyptair
Fri 21/30:45PEK - JNB
1 stop36h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 15/1R14 482
Fri 21/39:55JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 6/418:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 915

Find flights from Johannesburg to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to China 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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

8:50-15:30

1 stop24h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 14/4

1:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

R12 451

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

8:50-16:30

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/4

0:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

R12 620

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

14:00-1:05

1 stop29h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 24/3

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R12 658

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R13 147

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

21:45-15:15

1 stop35h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/3

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R13 429

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

23:00-5:45

1 stop24h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/4

9:45-3:55

1 stop24h 10m

R13 749

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

13:45-22:45

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/4

8:05-6:10

1 stop28h 05m

R13 805

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

13:45-14:50

1 stop43h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

0:10-6:10

1 stop36h 00m

R14 087

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

9:35-14:25

3 stops22h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 30/3

1:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

R14 219

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

10:10-17:25

2 stops25h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/3

20:40-7:40

2 stops41h 00m

R14 313

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to China

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to China as you normally would.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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 Johannesburg to China. 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 China flights?

    When departing to China from Johannesburg, passengers can choose to fly out of O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport. The latter is a smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo is a large and busy airport. There are several places to end the flight at, but many will choose Shenzhen. This means landing at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, which is 32 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is a hub for Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines and a focus city for Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. In 2018, the airport had nearly 50 million passengers and boasted more than 350,000 aircraft movements.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to China?

    Travellers flying in at Shenzhen will find limited direct flights available. There are several other destinations in China from Johannesburg, but none of the others have direct flights. The direct flights from Shenzhen are offered by Air China. This flight takes travellers to the destination in 13h 10m. There are other airlines offering this same flight but with stops throughout it. Some of the airlines providing stopover flights are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air France. These flights are much longer than a direct flight with the shortest option taking 30h 20m.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to China?

    If choosing a one-stop flight into China from Johannesburg with a destination of Shenzhen, the airline that offers the flights is Singapore Airlines. These flights are fairly expensive compared to direct flights and stop down at Singapore Changi Airport. The flight is 30h 20m long and can be taken in the morning or afternoon. Additional flights have more than a single stop and may touch down at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport or Amsterdam Airport and Beijing Capital Airport. Flights with two stops are often the least expensive option for this route.

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

    When visiting China from Johannesburg, travellers will need a tourist visa as well as a passport. It can be applied for in-person or online.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 884. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to China?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Guangzhou Baiyun, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg to China.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to China. 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 062AverageR13 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 807AverageR16 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 908AverageR14 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 975AverageR13 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 196AverageR14 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 317AverageR14 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 066AverageR15 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 488AverageR18 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 279AverageR20 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR18 006AverageR20 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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