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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R7 316

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — JNB
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 830

One-way from

R7 316

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Good round-trip deal

R15 673 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 785 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • China to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • China to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 277 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 720 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from China to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Sun 10/816:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 18/819:50JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 830
Fri 12/90:05PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/919:50JNB - PEK
1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 722
Sun 4/518:30PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Wed 7/510:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Deal found 24/3R15 488
Sat 3/50:10PEK - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/58:20JNB - PEK
1 stop27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R16 125
Sun 6/47:25PEK - JNB
1 stop38h 50mEmirates
Sat 31/513:25JNB - PEK
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R16 508
Sun 10/813:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 18/811:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R16 526
Sat 13/919:40PEK - JNB
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/911:20JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3R16 999
Sun 10/812:00PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 40mAir China
Mon 18/810:10JNB - PVG
2 stops42h 05mAir China
Deal found 23/3R18 619
Sun 6/42:30CAN - JNB
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/48:10JNB - CAN
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R19 711
Sat 3/50:10PEK - JNB
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/513:55JNB - PEK
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R19 929
Wed 7/57:25PEK - CPT
2 stops42h 30mEmirates
Wed 14/59:00CPT - PEK
2 stops31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 22/3R20 257
Tue 6/50:05PEK - CPT
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/510:40CPT - PEK
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R20 894

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to South Africa 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.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to South Africa that are best for you.

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China

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/8

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

19:50-15:05

1 stop37h 15m

R11 830

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/9

0:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

19:50-14:40

1 stop36h 50m

R12 722

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/5

0:10-3:55

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

8:20-17:20

1 stop27h 00m

R16 162

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 4/5

6:55-7:40

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

10:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

R16 326

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/4

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

13:25-22:20

1 stop26h 55m

R16 508

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/8

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R16 526

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/9

19:40-7:40

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

11:20-11:35

1 stop18h 15m

R16 999

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/8

12:00-7:40

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

R18 619

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/5

7:25-19:55

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R20 257

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/5

0:05-23:20

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-14:40

2 stops22h 00m

R20 894

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Best time to book a flight from China to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from China to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from China to South Africa. 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.

When flying from China to South Africa, 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 South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from China to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to South Africa. 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 South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from China to South Africa for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from China to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from China to South Africa 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 6 airlines flying from China to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to South Africa. 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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 283AverageR18 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 673AverageR16 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 660AverageR19 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 864AverageR21 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 202AverageR17 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 755AverageR19 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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