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.
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 |
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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 |
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to ChinaExplore 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.
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.
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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.
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Fly to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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.
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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Food
Comfort
Crew
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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Food
Comfort
Crew
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Dec 2024
NRT - LAX
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