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Cheap flights from South Africa to China from R6 621

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PVG
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to China flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 897

One-way from

R6 621

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 388

Good round-trip deal

R15 253 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 291 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • South Africa to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • South Africa to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 938 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 24 March 2025.

Wed 26/38:50JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 1/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R11 879
Tue 2/913:45JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/90:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 570
Mon 12/513:55JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 23/519:05CAN - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R12 624
Tue 13/519:50JNB - CAN
1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/51:20CAN - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 970
Wed 23/410:10JNB - CAN
2 stops29h 10mAir China
Sun 4/512:40CAN - JNB
2 stops25h 00mAir China
Deal found 24/3R13 206
Thu 8/513:00CPT - CAN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 19/519:05CAN - CPT
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 261
Thu 8/510:40CPT - CAN
2 stops19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 19/513:25CAN - CPT
2 stops26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 479
Wed 16/410:10JNB - PVG
2 stops42h 05mAir China
Wed 23/416:20PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 20mAir China
Deal found 24/3R13 570
Tue 20/514:30JNB - CAN
1 stop33h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 14/87:45CAN - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R13 607
Fri 9/511:20JNB - PVG
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/59:35PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3R13 807
Sat 14/611:20JNB - PEK
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 28/618:40PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3R13 861
Thu 22/519:00JNB - PVG
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/50:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 934

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to China that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

R11 897

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

13:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/9

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

R12 570

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/5

19:05-16:10

1 stop27h 05m

R12 624

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 20/5

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 970

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

10:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 4/5

12:40-7:40

2 stops25h 00m

R13 206

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 19/5

19:05-10:50

1 stop21h 45m

R13 261

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

10:40-12:10

2 stops19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 19/5

13:25-9:25

2 stops26h 00m

R13 479

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 23/4

16:20-7:40

2 stops45h 20m

R13 570

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop33h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/8

7:45-13:05

1 stop35h 20m

R13 607

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-17:50

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

9:35-7:40

1 stop28h 05m

R13 807

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to China

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 24 March 2025.

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 24 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to China, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Austrian Airlines
7,5
Good
769 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to China one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 621 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from R8 495 and Etihad Airways from R8 786 one-way.

  • 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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 994AverageR13 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 452AverageR16 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 525AverageR13 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 526AverageR15 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 708AverageR15 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 787AverageR17 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 637AverageR15 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 216AverageR18 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 934AverageR21 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR17 415AverageR19 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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