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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R7 273

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to China flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 718

One-way from

R7 273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 912
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 538 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Tue 20/513:55JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 26/51:35CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 718
Thu 22/513:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/50:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 756
Mon 28/410:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Mon 12/518:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 11/4R12 987
Mon 28/410:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 35mAir China
Mon 12/520:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mAir China
Deal found 11/4R12 987
Mon 16/619:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 22/610:40CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R13 968
Wed 6/819:50JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 15/80:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 064
Mon 26/510:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/618:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 507
Mon 26/510:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/621:45PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 565
Mon 29/919:50JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/108:05PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 661
Sun 6/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/813:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4R14 719
Sun 11/511:20JNB - CAN
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/510:10CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4R14 834
Wed 4/69:50JNB - CAN
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/65:50CAN - JNB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R15 180

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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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

13:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/5

1:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

R12 718

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R12 756

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/5

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R12 987

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/5

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R12 987

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 22/6

10:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R13 968

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/8

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R14 064

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/6

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

R14 507

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

21:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R14 565

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

8:05-6:10

1 stop28h 05m

R14 661

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/8

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

R14 719

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to China

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 12 April 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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
774 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 R7 273. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways 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 - Shanghai Pu Dong 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 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 512AverageR13 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 055AverageR17 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR12 189AverageR14 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 191AverageR16 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 383AverageR15 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 467AverageR18 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 954AverageR15 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 099AverageR19 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 928AverageR21 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR18 420AverageR20 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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