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 R9 439 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 604 and Ethiopian Air from R9 973 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 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 33% on flights from South Africa to China compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 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 743. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R19 062.

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 596 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 614. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 17% 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 868+ Flights from South Africa to China

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to China

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
17/4-27/4
2 total stops
38h 00m total
South Africa to China

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Cathay Pacific
2/7
1 total stop
17h 30m total
South Africa 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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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 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

Thu 6/310:55CPT - PVG

2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/313:50PVG - CPT

2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R12 904

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

Sun 9/313:50CPT - CAN

1 stop33h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/30:10CAN - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R13 826

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

Thu 6/310:55CPT - CAN

2 stops19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/313:30CAN - CPT

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R14 619

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Thu 17/414:30JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 27/40:20PVG - JNB

1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R11 706

Mon 3/313:20JNB - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 16/318:35CAN - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R12 112

Thu 6/310:55CPT - PVG

2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/313:50PVG - CPT

2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R12 904

Mon 14/410:10JNB - CAN

2 stops29h 10mAir China

Mon 28/420:40CAN - JNB

2 stops41h 00mAir China

Deal found 20/2R13 881

Wed 26/313:20JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/40:35PVG - JNB

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R14 103

Sun 6/49:50JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 19/418:55PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R15 743

Thu 20/313:25JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Thu 27/36:50PEK - JNB

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Deal found 19/2R15 928

Sat 12/411:20JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 28/413:20SHA - JNB

1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/2R16 739

Sun 11/51:15JNB - CAN

2 stops35h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 23/522:10CAN - JNB

2 stops23h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R17 347

Thu 6/36:05CPT - PVG

2 stops28h 45mLufthansa

Wed 12/30:10PVG - CPT

1 stop37h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R17 531

Fri 25/413:30JNB - CAN

1 stop25h 45mAir Tanzania

Thu 1/50:15CAN - JNB

2 stops18h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 20/2R17 697

Wed 26/323:55JNB - PVG

2 stops37h 10mAir France

Wed 2/421:30PVG - JNB

2 stops29h 50mAir France

Deal found 20/2R20 186

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Sat 22/29:35JNB - PVG

3 stops22h 45mQatar Airways

Sat 1/323:45PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R14 195

Mon 24/214:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 278

Mon 24/214:35CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/323:30PVG - CPT

1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R14 692

Tue 25/213:50CPT - PEK

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/30:10PEK - CPT

1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R14 637

Wed 26/212:35CPT - CAN

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 24/318:35CAN - CPT

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R18 416

Wed 26/26:50CPT - CAN

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/318:35CAN - CPT

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R18 674

Thu 27/213:20JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 6/318:35CAN - JNB

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/2R12 112

Thu 27/214:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 6/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 517

Thu 27/213:20JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/319:00CAN - JNB

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2R14 785

Thu 27/213:25JNB - PEK

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Fri 7/36:50PEK - JNB

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R15 596

Thu 27/213:25JNB - PEK

1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/323:40PEK - JNB

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R17 163

Fri 28/211:30JNB - CAN

2 stops28h 15mEmirates

Thu 6/30:15CAN - JNB

2 stops46h 15mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R35 487

One-way flights from South Africa to China
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/711:20JNB - PEK

1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/2R9 439

Mon 3/313:20JNB - CAN

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R9 604

Mon 3/314:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R9 973

Sun 2/31:15JNB - PEK

3 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 139

Sat 1/311:05JNB - CAN

1 stop15h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/2R10 323

Thu 27/222:20JNB - PEK

1 stop34h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R10 360

Fri 28/210:10JNB - CAN

2 stops32h 35mAir China

Deal found 20/2R10 692

Fri 28/210:10JNB - PEK

2 stops26h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/2R10 932

Sun 2/31:15JNB - CAN

2 stops35h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 761

Thu 27/214:35JNB - CAN

3 stops41h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2R25 108

Wed 26/24:00JNB - CAN

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R28 629

Find flights from South Africa to China within your budget

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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

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

10:55-12:45

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/3

13:50-9:25

2 stops25h 35m

R12 904

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

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

13:50-5:45

1 stop33h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/3

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R13 826

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

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 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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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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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

1 297 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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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

820 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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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

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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

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

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 R9 439 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 604 and Ethiopian Air from R9 973 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	CheapestR8 353	AverageR13 524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR10 592	AverageR16 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Egyptair	CheapestR11 672	AverageR13 741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 737	AverageR14 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 777	AverageR16 107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 073	AverageR15 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR12 806	AverageR15 470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 359	AverageR18 611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR17 191	AverageR21 885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR17 649	AverageR19 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights

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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 21 February 2025.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to China

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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?

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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 21 February 2025.

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Temperature in China by month

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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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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