Cheap flights from Johannesburg to China from R8 996

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to China for under R12 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Etihad Airways for just R12 867, but on average you can expect to pay R14 140.

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to China within the next 7 days for less than R16 900.

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 996. 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.

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

Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to China.

Great question - JNB to SHA just means Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Johannesburg to China flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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

Many airlines flying from Johannesburg to China offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Johannesburg to China flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

The Johannesburg to China flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 21/5.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to China (average of R674). Flying from Johannesburg to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of R917). 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.