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 R9 947. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from China to South Africa for a low price.

How far in advance should I book a flight from China to South Africa?

Users have found that booking a flight from China to South Africa at least 28 days early can save you up to 16% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from China to South Africa for as little as R12 665 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R24 641 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from China to South Africa?

Flights from China to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from China to South Africa in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 958.

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.

R25 744+ Flights from China to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from China to South Africa

Round-trip from	R14 930
One-way from	R9 947

Air China
9/2-17/2
2 total stops
37h 50m total
China to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air
3/3
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 19 December 2024.

Sat 21/1221:05PEK - JNB

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/128:20JNB - PEK

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R24 804

Fri 27/1219:25SZX - JNB

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/110:10JNB - SZX

Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R27 178

Sat 21/1221:00PEK - JNB

1 stop40h 40mAir China

Mon 30/1210:10JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 30mAir China

Deal found 18/12R27 287

Sat 21/1220:30PEK - CPT

2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/1217:15CPT - PEK

1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R30 113

Thu 26/120:10SZX - JNB

Nonstop13h 30mAir China

Fri 3/110:10JNB - SZX

Nonstop12h 45mAir China

Deal found 18/12R32 450

Fri 20/120:10PEK - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 30/128:20JNB - PEK

1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R33 175

Sat 21/1223:55PEK - CPT

2 stops52h 15mAir France

Mon 30/1223:59CPT - PEK

2 stops34h 56mAir France

Deal found 18/12R39 553

Fri 20/1211:50PEK - CPT

1 stop40h 20mKLM

Tue 31/128:30CPT - PEK

2 stops43h 25mKLM

Deal found 18/12R40 422

Sat 21/1223:40PEK - CPT

1 stop42h 00mEmirates

Mon 30/1218:25CPT - PEK

1 stop38h 20mEmirates

Deal found 18/12R48 612

Fri 20/122:40PEK - CPT

2 stops41h 10mLufthansa

Mon 30/129:30CPT - PEK

1 stop37h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12R53 522

Fri 20/122:50PEK - JNB

1 stop34h 15mLufthansa

Mon 30/1219:35JNB - PEK

2 stops27h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12R53 540

Thu 26/1216:40PEK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/113:45JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12R57 907

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Sun 9/218:30PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 10mAir China

Mon 17/210:10JNB - PEK

1 stop18h 40mAir China

Deal found 17/12R14 930

Wed 22/10:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/214:35JNB - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12R15 057

Thu 6/20:10PVG - CPT

2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 18/210:40CPT - PVG

2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12R17 955

Thu 23/118:35PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/211:05JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12R18 336

Tue 21/118:05SHA - JNB

2 stops45h 20mXiamenAir

Sat 25/113:20JNB - SHA

2 stops37h 30mXiamenAir

Deal found 18/12R18 354

Sun 9/211:45PEK - JNB

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/29:55JNB - PEK

3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R18 662

Fri 7/28:55PVG - CPT

1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 18/210:00CPT - PVG

1 stop45h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12R22 068

Thu 16/123:15CAN - JNB

1 stop41h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 15/219:05JNB - CAN

1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R22 213

Thu 16/10:55CAN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 13/213:20JNB - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R23 699

Sun 19/111:40PVG - CPT

2 stops32h 50mSWISS

Mon 10/29:30CPT - PVG

2 stops40h 55mSWISS

Deal found 17/12R25 022

Tue 14/10:15CAN - JNB

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Wed 22/118:50JNB - CAN

1 stop20h 55mEmirates

Deal found 17/12R25 493

Tue 21/114:00PEK - JNB

2 stops31h 35mLufthansa

Mon 10/219:35JNB - PEK

1 stop29h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12R25 837

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Wed 25/120:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 18/14:00JNB - PEK

2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12R108 838

Thu 26/120:10SZX - JNB

Nonstop13h 30mAir China

Fri 3/110:10JNB - SZX

Nonstop12h 45mAir China

Deal found 18/12R32 450

Thu 26/1216:40PEK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/113:45JNB - PEK

1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12R57 907

Thu 26/128:45PEK - JNB

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/111:05JNB - PEK

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R69 992

Thu 26/1214:00PEK - JNB

1 stop25h 30mLufthansa

Sun 19/110:10JNB - PEK

2 stops38h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12R85 085

Thu 26/1223:40PEK - JNB

3 stops26h 45mEmirates

Sun 19/116:10JNB - PEK

3 stops24h 20mEmirates

Deal found 18/12R189 285

Fri 27/1219:25SZX - JNB

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/110:10JNB - SZX

Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R27 178

Thu 16/10:10CAN - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/28:20JNB - CAN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R18 916

Fri 17/123:15CAN - JNB

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/220:00JNB - CAN

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R19 604

Fri 17/17:10PVG - CPT

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/112:35CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R22 032

Sat 18/18:30PEK - JNB

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/111:05JNB - PEK

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R20 999

Tue 21/118:05SHA - JNB

2 stops45h 20mXiamenAir

Sat 25/113:20JNB - SHA

2 stops37h 30mXiamenAir

Deal found 18/12R18 354

One-way flights from China to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from China to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Mon 3/30:10PEK - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R9 947

Sat 18/121:25CAN - JNB

3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R10 092

Tue 4/317:30PEK - JNB

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R10 146

Thu 23/10:15CAN - JNB

2 stops18h 40mAir Tanzania

Deal found 17/12R11 197

Tue 4/316:40PEK - JNB

1 stop67h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12R11 215

Sun 26/10:10CAN - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12R11 596

Wed 29/123:15CAN - JNB

1 stop41h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 139

Thu 1/514:50SHA - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 194

Wed 30/40:20PVG - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 447

Thu 16/10:45PEK - CPT

1 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 574

Thu 1/522:25PVG - CPT

1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 592

Thu 1/516:50PVG - CPT

2 stops22h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12R13 063

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Price

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/2

18:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

10:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

R14 930

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 22/1

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R15 057

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 30/1

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

8:20-15:00

1 stop24h 40m

R15 981

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/1

23:30-20:00

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

R17 539

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/2

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

R17 955

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Wed 29/1

16:40-6:25

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

13:45-14:50

1 stop43h 05m

R17 992

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/1

18:35-7:40

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

11:05-12:30

1 stop19h 25m

R18 336

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/1

18:05-9:25

2 stops45h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

13:20-8:50

2 stops37h 30m

R18 354

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/2

11:45-15:30

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

9:55-22:15

3 stops30h 20m

R18 662

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 17/1

23:15-10:50

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

20:00-14:25

1 stop36h 25m

R19 604

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Best time to book a flight from China to South Africa

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Estimated return price

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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?

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China, Ethiopian Air 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

3 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 349 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 605 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

839 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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 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 R9 947. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR6 255	AverageR18 672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR8 634	AverageR16 459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR10 810	AverageR14 503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 834	AverageR15 970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 368	AverageR19 937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 243	AverageR19 154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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?

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 19 December 2024.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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