Question 1

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

It is quick and easy to find flights to Beijing on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Beijing that suits you.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Beijing with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Beijing with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

momondo helps you find the best flight to Beijing by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Beijing right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Accepted Answer

If you are not ready to book a flight to Beijing now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Beijing and let you know when they change.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The ideal time to book your flight to Beijing is 84 days in advance, when prices tend to average R12 765.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Beijing Daxing Intl Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Beijing.

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Beijing Daxing Intl Airport has an average price of R8 694 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Beijing. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Question 8

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The best price found on momondo to Beijing was R4 049/pp from Guangzhou, which is 53% cheaper than the average flight price to Beijing. To find the cheapest price to Beijing from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 9

Are there flights to Xicheng?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Beijing Capital if you want to reach Xicheng. It is the nearest Beijing airport (26,4 km away).

Question 10

What’s the closest airport to Niujie Mosque?

Accepted Answer

At 28,6 km away, Beijing Capital airport in Beijing is the closest to Niujie Mosque.

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Beijing on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Beijing with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

Question 12

Singapore Airlines Flights to Beijing

Accepted Answer

Singapore Airlines operates around 48 flights into Beijing in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Singapore Changi, with the best return Singapore Airlines deal found being R9 974 (Cape Town Intl to Beijing). Users have rated Singapore Airlines 8,2/10 in over 1 491 reviews on momondo.

Question 13

Emirates Flights to Beijing

Accepted Answer

Another popular choice for flights to Beijing is Emirates (8,1/10, 3 559 reviews). Most Emirates flights landing in Beijing will be arriving from Dubai Intl, but there are 8 Emirates flights to Beijing from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Emirates deal found on momondo this week was R12 593 (Cape Town Intl to Beijing, return).

Question 14

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights to Beijing were last updated today.

Question 15

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Beijing.

Question 16

How old do you have to be to fly to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

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 Beijing.

Question 17

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around R14 127 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Beijing from South Africa for as low as R11 716 on momondo.

Question 19

How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The average flight duration from South Africa to Beijing depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Capital is 19h 55m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Beijing Capital is 21h 55m on average. Beijing Capital is the most popular airport in Beijing.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 519. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in March, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 930.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	March	10% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing costs on average just R11 519 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	19% more expensive	It costs about R15 211 for flights to Beijing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	268% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Beijing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R8 041
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 373
Fastest flight time	26h 50m
Popular in	July

R8 041 Cheap flights to Beijing

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Beijing departing on 1/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Beijing

Cheap return flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last-minute flights

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Beijing that are best for you.

See travel insights to Beijing from

Beijing flights insights and trends

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

Cheapest flights to Beijing

Find the cheapest flights to Beijing from your nearest city or airport

Cheap Beijing flight deals and tips

Summary info about Beijing flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

Best Round-Trip Price

Fastest flight time

Popular in

Frequently asked questions about flying to Beijing

Why use momondo?

An easier way to manage your Beijing trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to Beijing

Popular Flights to Beijing

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo

Popular Cities in China

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo

Fly into one of these airports located in Beijing

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 24.8 km from Beijing

Fly your favourite airline to Beijing

Airlines are sorted and displayed according to clicks in the past 7 days on momondo

Complete your trip to Beijing

Explore popular destinations other users love

According to popular flight searches on momondo this year