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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R8 670

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — JNB
gen 22 — gen 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from China (CN0) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 gennaio 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 598

One-way from

R8 670
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/7-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • China to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • China to South Africa
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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 17 gennaio 2025.

gio 3/718:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
mer 16/79:55JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R13 598
dom 6/716:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
dom 13/713:45JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 216
mer 2/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
lun 14/713:35JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R15 629
mer 12/220:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mAir China
mer 26/210:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/1R15 930
dom 2/30:55CAN - CPT
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun 10/312:35CPT - CAN
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 987
mer 12/218:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
mer 26/210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 325
mer 9/713:25PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
dom 13/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1R17 416
dom 19/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
mer 12/214:35JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R17 473
dom 6/713:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
dom 13/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1R17 886
lun 3/313:30CAN - CPT
2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines
lun 10/310:40CPT - CAN
2 stops19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 999
ven 26/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
dom 5/1010:40CPT - PEK
2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 375
dom 6/718:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom 13/79:05JNB - PVG
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 507

Find flights from China to South Africa within your budget

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 17 gennaio 2025.

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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 3/7

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 16/7

9:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

R13 598

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 6/7

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 13/7

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

R15 216

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 2/7

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 14/7

13:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

R15 629

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer 12/2

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 26/2

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R15 930

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

dom 2/3

0:55-19:55

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun 10/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop18h 45m

R15 987

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer 12/2

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 26/2

10:10-11:25

1 stop19h 15m

R16 325

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 9/7

17:45-7:40

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 15/7

11:20-17:50

1 stop24h 30m

R17 416

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 6/7

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 13/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R17 886

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

lun 3/3

13:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

lun 10/3

10:40-12:10

2 stops19h 30m

R17 999

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 6/7

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 13/7

9:05-16:30

3 stops25h 25m

R18 507

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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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Travel insights for flights from China to South Africa

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

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 17 gennaio 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 17 gennaio 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 670. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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 17 gennaio 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 493AverageR19 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 079AverageR17 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 246AverageR16 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 579AverageR16 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 059AverageR20 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 248AverageR19 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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