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Cheap flights from China to South Africa from R13 549

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — JNB
Feb 5 — Feb 121
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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 549

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 788

Good round-trip deal

R17 681 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • China to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 306 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 31 January 2025.

Sun 16/30:55CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 24/313:20JNB - CAN
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 549
Sun 16/30:10PEK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/314:35JNB - PEK
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R14 974
Fri 12/120:10PEK - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 6/119:50JNB - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 456
Mon 17/321:00PEK - JNB
1 stop40h 40mAir China
Mon 24/310:10JNB - PEK
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 30/1R15 918
Sat 15/30:55CAN - CPT
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 23/312:35CPT - CAN
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R16 029
Fri 7/223:30PVG - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/25:50CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 936
Mon 8/1210:45CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 17/119:50JNB - CAN
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R17 214
Sun 16/30:55CAN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/39:55JNB - CAN
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R17 658
Sun 16/32:40PEK - JNB
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/310:10JNB - PEK
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R18 065
Sat 15/30:10CAN - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/323:00JNB - CAN
1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R18 065
Fri 26/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/1010:40CPT - PEK
2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R18 269
Sat 13/1223:20CAN - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEgyptair
Fri 23/121:45JNB - CAN
1 stop35h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 30/1R18 269

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 31 January 2025.

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GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 16/3

0:55-15:30

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

R13 549

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R14 974

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Mon 17/3

21:00-7:40

1 stop40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

10:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

R15 918

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/3

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop18h 45m

R16 029

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 16/3

0:55-15:30

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

9:55-0:40

2 stops32h 45m

R17 658

BeijingJohannesburg

PEK - JNB

PEKJNB

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/3

2:40-9:55

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

10:10-18:50

2 stops26h 40m

R18 065

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/3

0:10-13:10

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

23:00-5:45

1 stop24h 45m

R18 065

GuangzhouJohannesburg

CAN - JNB

CANJNB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 17/3

22:10-7:40

3 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

10:10-17:25

2 stops25h 15m

R18 288

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 18/6

1:35-19:55

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

9:00-14:10

2 stops23h 10m

R19 972

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/3

8:55-9:25

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

10:40-7:15

2 stops38h 35m

R20 194

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Best time to book a flight from China to South Africa

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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 31 January 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 31 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
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Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 330 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 315 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 717 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 584 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,9

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

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.

  • 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.

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  • 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 7 airlines flying from China to South Africa

Discover the top 7 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 31 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR6 390AverageR19 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR8 935AverageR16 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 824AverageR19 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 156AverageR16 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 364AverageR16 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 099AverageR20 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 006AverageR19 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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