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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China from R9 439

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to China flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 706

One-way from

R9 439

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 794

Good round-trip deal

R14 814 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 471 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 586 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to China.
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 17/414:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/40:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R11 706
Thu 27/213:20JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/318:35CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R12 112
Mon 24/214:35JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/30:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R12 278
Sat 8/314:35JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/37:45CAN - JNB
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 605
Wed 16/419:50JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 21/58:55PEK - JNB
1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 660
Mon 14/410:10JNB - CAN
2 stops29h 10mAir China
Mon 28/420:40CAN - JNB
2 stops41h 00mAir China
Deal found 20/2R13 881
Thu 22/518:35JNB - PVG
3 stops39h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 28/50:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 139
Wed 18/610:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 40mAir China
Wed 25/618:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 20/2R14 361
Thu 1/513:45JNB - CAN
1 stop28h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/510:40CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 416
Wed 26/310:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/420:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 729
Thu 27/213:20JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/319:00CAN - JNB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R14 785
Mon 24/210:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Mon 10/321:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/2R15 596

Find flights from OR Tambo to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

14:30-15:45

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R11 706

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

13:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 16/3

18:35-15:30

1 stop26h 55m

R12 112

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 26/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R12 499

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

14:35-15:00

1 stop18h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/3

7:45-20:00

1 stop18h 15m

R13 605

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

8:55-6:10

1 stop27h 15m

R13 660

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

10:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 28/4

20:40-7:40

2 stops41h 00m

R13 881

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

18:35-16:20

3 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R14 139

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

10:10-22:50

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/6

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R14 361

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/5

10:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R14 416

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

10:10-14:15

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R14 729

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to China

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo 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 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to China, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 China. 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 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China are Cathay Pacific (R9 439), Qatar Airways (R9 604), and Ethiopian Air (R9 973).

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

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Guangzhou Baiyun is the most popular route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to China?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to China (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 353AverageR13 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 592AverageR16 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 672AverageR13 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 737AverageR14 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 777AverageR15 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 073AverageR14 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 806AverageR15 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 359AverageR18 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 191AverageR20 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR17 649AverageR19 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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