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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R11 378

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

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R12 991

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R11 378
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  • 22/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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  • 27h 15m total
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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1219:35JNB - CAN
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/516:40CAN - JNB
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R17 919
Tue 31/121:15JNB - CAN
2 stops18h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 1/221:40CAN - JNB
2 stops40h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R20 275
Sun 29/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R20 800
Tue 31/124:00JNB - CAN
2 stops53h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/10:10CAN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R21 181
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/111:40PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R21 344
Fri 27/1210:10JNB - CAN
2 stops27h 15mAir China
Thu 2/1012:40CAN - JNB
2 stops25h 00mAir China
Deal found 17/12R21 525
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 30mLufthansa
Fri 10/112:00PVG - JNB
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R21 724
Tue 31/1222:20JNB - CAN
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Fri 9/50:15CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R22 684
Sun 22/1223:55JNB - PVG
2 stops37h 10mAir France
Sun 29/1222:05PVG - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAir France
Deal found 18/12R24 732
Thu 19/1219:50JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 26/1218:35CAN - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R24 985
Tue 31/124:00JNB - PEK
2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/10:10PEK - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R26 797
Tue 31/1222:20JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Thu 9/123:00PVG - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R28 174

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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

13:45-12:45

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/2

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R12 900

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

13:20-13:20

1 stop18h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 30/1

0:55-14:40

1 stop19h 45m

R12 991

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

13:45-12:10

1 stop16h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 28/4

13:25-18:35

1 stop35h 10m

R13 009

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

14:35-5:45

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/4

9:45-3:55

1 stop24h 10m

R13 227

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

21:45-18:55

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/4

1:05-7:10

1 stop36h 05m

R13 607

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/3

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R13 734

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

9:35-14:20

3 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/3

23:45-14:40

1 stop20h 55m

R13 806

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 7/2

0:10-3:55

1 stop33h 45m

R14 042

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

10:10-12:25

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

22:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R14 096

JohannesburgKunming

JNB - KMG

JNBKMG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

10:10-21:05

2 stops28h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 20/2

11:35-7:40

2 stops26h 05m

R14 223

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, KLM and Singapore Airlines. 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
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
839 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 673AverageR12 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 411AverageR15 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 475AverageR13 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 536AverageR14 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 749AverageR14 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 749AverageR14 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 234AverageR15 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 935AverageR17 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 590AverageR19 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR17 972AverageR20 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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