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Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R9 712

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 6/2. 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 South Africa to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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.

Round-trip from

R12 900

One-way from

R9 712
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • South Africa to China
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • South Africa to China

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa 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
Sun 22/1213:40CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Wed 22/16:50PEK - CPT
1 stop39h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R22 431
Tue 31/1222:20JNB - CAN
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Fri 9/50:15CAN - JNB
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R22 684
Sun 22/1213:50CPT - PEK
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/10:10PEK - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R23 953
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

Find flights from South Africa to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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

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

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

10:10-0:20

2 stops32h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 29/4

6:25-7:40

2 stops31h 15m

R14 531

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to China (average of R654). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa to China, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Egyptair and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
839 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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 South Africa to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to China?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to China (average of R654). Flying from South Africa 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 South Africa to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 673AverageR13 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 411AverageR16 566FlexibilityNo 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 683AverageR14 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 749AverageR15 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 234AverageR15 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 935AverageR17 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 590AverageR21 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR17 972AverageR20 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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