Find cheap flights to China from R8 051

If you’re unsure where to fly to in China, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport, which services Shanghai and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 17% of momondo travellers booking flights to China chose to fly into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

You can expect to spend an average of R25 900 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R10 155, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R51 411 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R25 441 or less is considered a good deal.

Flying to China on a Wednesday or Friday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to China is on a Saturday.

Shenzhen airport in Shenzhen has the cheapest flights when visiting China, with an average airfare of R10 155. Beijing Capital airport in Beijing is the second cheapest destination in China, with an average airfare of R14 693.

Prices for flights to China are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of May 2024, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights to China.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to China.

The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.