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Cheap flights from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 858

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — JNB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 909

One-way from

R7 858

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 130

Good one-way deal

R10 011 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/7-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • China to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • China to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R31 791 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 890 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from China to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Tue 1/719:10PVG - JNB
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 24/713:45JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 909
Thu 17/416:35PEK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 24/413:45JNB - PEK
1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 375
Tue 1/716:50SHA - JNB
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 24/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3R17 708
Wed 16/40:40PEK - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEmirates
Thu 24/422:20JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Deal found 2/3R19 439
Thu 17/413:25PEK - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/411:20JNB - PEK
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R20 426
Wed 16/716:40PEK - JNB
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 13/811:20JNB - PEK
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/3R23 294
Tue 1/714:45SHA - JNB
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R24 541
Wed 16/78:00PEK - JNB
2 stops53h 40mAir China
Wed 13/810:10JNB - PEK
1 stop24h 05mAir China
Deal found 3/3R29 680
Wed 16/723:05PEK - JNB
2 stops28h 15mAir France
Wed 13/818:50JNB - PEK
2 stops32h 05mAir France
Deal found 3/3R68 354

Find flights from China to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to OR Tambo 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 4 March 2025.

Fly from

China

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

R13 909

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 17/4

16:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

13:45-7:15

1 stop35h 30m

R14 375

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/7

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R17 708

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/4

0:40-16:15

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

R19 439

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 17/4

13:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

11:20-16:10

2 stops22h 50m

R20 426

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

16:40-7:40

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

11:20-22:25

1 stop29h 05m

R23 294

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/7

14:45-7:40

2 stops22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R24 541

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

8:00-7:40

2 stops53h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

10:10-16:15

1 stop24h 05m

R29 680

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/7

23:05-21:20

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

18:50-8:55

2 stops32h 05m

R68 354

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R7 858

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Best time to book a flight from China to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from China with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from China to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 CN to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from China to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

When flying from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 4 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from China to Johannesburg, 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
3 234 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air France
7,4
Good
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to OR Tambo. 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 China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 858. Ethiopian Air flights start at R9 682 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R9 757 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Most travellers choose Dongying - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Guangzhou Baiyun - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Shenzhen - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to OR Tambo 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 China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 7 airlines flying from China to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from China to OR Tambo. 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 4 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 428AverageR17 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 873AverageR17 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 883AverageR17 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 223AverageR15 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 047AverageR17 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 183AverageR21 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 096AverageR19 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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