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 884 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R9 761 and Cathay Pacific from R9 780 one-way.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to China?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from South Africa to China compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R15 968. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R18 958.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to China?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to China from South Africa. Prices for February average R15 966 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 059. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

R15 787+ Flights from South Africa to China

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Round-trip from	R12 451
One-way from	R6 884

Qatar Airways
1/4-14/4
2 total stops
45h 15m total
South Africa to China

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Qatar Airways
26/1
1 total stop
19h 05m 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 17 January 2025.

Wed 22/113:20JNB - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 30/10:55CAN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R12 451

Sun 6/48:50JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 18/40:35PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R12 620

Thu 13/314:00JNB - CAN

1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 24/313:30CAN - JNB

1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R12 658

Mon 3/310:40CPT - PEK

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 9/30:10PEK - CPT

2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/1R12 658

Sat 1/314:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/1R13 147

Fri 16/510:40CPT - CAN

2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 31/513:25CAN - CPT

2 stops26h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R13 203

Fri 16/513:00CPT - CAN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 31/519:20CAN - CPT

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R13 354

Mon 17/221:45JNB - CAN

1 stop35h 30mEgyptair

Mon 10/323:20CAN - JNB

1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 16/1R13 429

Tue 28/113:50CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/20:10CAN - CPT

1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R13 448

Thu 27/323:00JNB - CAN

1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/49:45CAN - JNB

1 stop24h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R13 749

Sun 6/413:45JNB - PVG

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sun 20/48:05PVG - JNB

1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R13 805

Fri 28/213:45JNB - PEK

1 stop43h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 19/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1R14 087

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Tue 1/48:50JNB - CAN

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 14/41:35CAN - JNB

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R12 451

Thu 13/314:00JNB - CAN

1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 24/313:30CAN - JNB

1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R12 658

Sat 1/314:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/1R13 147

Mon 17/221:45JNB - CAN

1 stop35h 30mEgyptair

Mon 10/323:20CAN - JNB

1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 16/1R13 429

Mon 24/39:35JNB - CAN

3 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/31:35CAN - JNB

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 219

Mon 17/210:10JNB - CAN

2 stops25h 15mAir China

Mon 10/320:40CAN - JNB

2 stops41h 00mAir China

Deal found 16/1R14 313

Fri 21/39:55JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 6/418:55PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 915

Thu 13/219:05JNB - PEK

1 stop39h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/20:45PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R16 118

Thu 27/218:50JNB - PEK

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Tue 18/36:50PEK - JNB

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/1R16 250

Sun 9/211:05JNB - PEK

1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 14/27:30PEK - JNB

1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/1R16 401

Mon 10/31:15JNB - CAN

2 stops35h 20mKenya Airways

Tue 18/321:40CAN - JNB

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R17 379

Sat 15/215:50CPT - PVG

2 stops34h 35mSWISS

Sat 8/311:40PVG - CPT

3 stops58h 05mSWISS

Deal found 16/1R19 165

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Wed 22/113:20JNB - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 30/10:55CAN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R12 451

Wed 22/110:10JNB - CAN

2 stops29h 15mAir China

Fri 31/118:05CAN - JNB

3 stops67h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/1R35 641

Sat 25/19:35JNB - CAN

3 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/218:35CAN - JNB

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 369

Sat 25/14:00JNB - CAN

2 stops53h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/20:10CAN - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R23 002

Tue 28/113:50CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/20:10CAN - CPT

1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R13 448

Tue 28/117:50JNB - PVG

3 stops38h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 4/223:45PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 407

Tue 28/113:45JNB - PVG

1 stop17h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/20:10PVG - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 347

Tue 4/214:35JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 26/20:10CAN - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R15 178

Mon 17/221:45JNB - CAN

1 stop35h 30mEgyptair

Mon 10/323:20CAN - JNB

1 stop37h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 16/1R13 429

Mon 17/210:10JNB - CAN

2 stops25h 15mAir China

Mon 10/320:40CAN - JNB

2 stops41h 00mAir China

Deal found 16/1R14 313

Tue 25/214:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/1R13 485

Tue 25/213:45JNB - CAN

1 stop16h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 16/313:30CAN - JNB

1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 576

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Sun 26/113:20JNB - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R6 884

Fri 24/19:35JNB - CAN

3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R9 103

Sun 16/214:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/1R9 761

Fri 28/211:05JNB - PEK

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/1R9 780

Thu 30/122:20JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/1R10 326

Tue 24/613:50CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/1R10 683

Sun 16/213:20JNB - PEK

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1R10 739

Mon 23/613:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/1R10 852

Fri 28/210:10JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 40mAir China

Deal found 15/1R11 059

Sat 25/11:15JNB - CAN

2 stops35h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R11 341

Wed 25/610:40CPT - PVG

2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/1R11 473

Wed 25/616:35CPT - PVG

1 stop42h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R12 470

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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

8:50-15:30

1 stop24h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 14/4

1:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

R12 451

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

8:50-16:30

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/4

0:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

R12 620

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

14:00-1:05

1 stop29h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 24/3

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R12 658

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/3

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

R12 658

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

R13 147

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

10:40-0:15

2 stops31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/5

13:25-9:25

2 stops26h 00m

R13 203

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/5

19:20-10:50

1 stop21h 30m

R13 354

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

21:45-15:15

1 stop35h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/3

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R13 429

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

13:50-15:00

1 stop19h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/2

0:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

R13 448

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

23:00-5:45

1 stop24h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/4

9:45-3:55

1 stop24h 10m

R13 749

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

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Estimated return price

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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?

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to China, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 327 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

826 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 752 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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 884 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R9 761 and Cathay Pacific from R9 780 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 062	AverageR13 746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR10 807	AverageR17 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Egyptair	CheapestR11 908	AverageR14 027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 975	AverageR13 571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 196	AverageR16 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 317	AverageR15 268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR13 066	AverageR15 914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 488	AverageR18 713	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR17 279	AverageR22 317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR18 006	AverageR20 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights

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To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to China, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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