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R8 902+ Cheap flights to China

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— PVG
11月 26 — 12月 31
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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 11月 2024.

Return from

R13 117

One-way from

R8 902

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 991
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to China
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to China on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 21 11月 2024
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火 26/1123:00JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
火 3/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R14 022
金 22/1114:35JNB - CAN
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
火 3/127:45CAN - JNB
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R14 547
水 27/1110:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
月 9/1219:00PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/11R15 071
月 2/1210:10JNB - KMG
2 stops25h 55mAir China
水 11/1222:10KMG - JNB
2 stops39h 30mAir China
Deal found 20/11R15 071
土 7/1219:25JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
土 21/1222:10PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R15 343
金 27/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
火 14/19:10SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Deal found 20/11R15 361

Find flights to China within your budget

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 11月 2024.

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

火 22/4

13:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

土 3/5

0:35-6:10

1 stop35h 35m

R13 009

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 23/1

12:45-14:25

1 stop19h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

土 25/1

18:35-9:45

1 stop21h 10m

R13 117

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 1/3

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

土 8/3

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

R13 154

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

日 6/4

13:45-9:25

1 stop37h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

日 20/4

13:25-6:10

1 stop22h 45m

R13 552

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

水 22/1

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

木 30/1

12:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R14 384

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

水 22/1

10:10-14:15

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

木 30/1

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R14 510

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

水 12/2

10:10-19:25

2 stops27h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

水 26/2

18:40-7:40

2 stops43h 00m

R14 529

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 1/3

9:35-14:20

3 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

土 8/3

23:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

R14 818

JohannesburgKunming

JNB - KMG

JNBKMG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

月 2/12

10:10-18:05

2 stops25h 55m

Kunming Changshui

水 11/12

22:10-7:40

2 stops39h 30m

R15 071

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

日 1/12

14:35-16:15

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

日 8/12

23:30-13:10

1 stop19h 40m

R15 325

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Travel insights for flights to China

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

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to China takes 23 hours 28 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to China. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to China are Air China, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

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 mm 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 21 11月 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines to China. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
1 336 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
878 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

Popular flight destinations in China include Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • For some serious shopping therapy and a vibrant nightlife scene, pay a visit to Hong Kong Island, a mere bus ride away from the central city lands you in this destination with its unusual mix of Western and Asian cultures.
  • Make sure you get around to seeing Beijing, China’s capital which is home to some all-star attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, parts of the Great Wall of China, and the lovely Summer Palace.
  • History buffs have to make their way to Xi’an, the ancient imperial capital of China. On show here are sites such as the Goose Pagodas, the Bell and Drum Towers, Ming City Walls, and the famed Terra Cotta Warriors!
  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Zhengzhou is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Zhengzhou typically cost R891, while return flights cost around R2 520.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around R194, however they can be found for as little as R139.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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