Question 1

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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The ideal time to book your flight to Beijing is 89 days in advance, when prices tend to average R13 529.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Beijing?

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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?

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Beijing Daxing Intl Airport has an average price of R11 252 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

Are there flights to Fengtai?

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Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Beijing Capital if you want to reach Fengtai. It is the nearest Beijing airport (34,2 km away).

Question 9

Which airlines fly to Beijing?

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Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific 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 10

Singapore Airlines Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines operates around 35 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 695 (Cape Town Intl to Beijing). Users have rated Singapore Airlines 8,1/10 in over 1 347 reviews on momondo.

Question 11

Emirates Flights to Beijing

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Another popular choice for flights to Beijing is Emirates (8,1/10, 3 315 reviews). Most Emirates flights landing in Beijing will be arriving from Dubai Intl, but there are 14 Emirates flights to Beijing from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Emirates deal found on momondo this week was R13 786 (Cape Town Intl to Beijing, return).

Question 12

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Beijing?

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Prices for flights to Beijing were last updated today.

Question 13

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Beijing?

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As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Beijing.

Question 14

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

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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 15

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

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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 16

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

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According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Beijing from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R13 183. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Beijing for around R18 076.

Question 17

How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

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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 20h 40m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Beijing Capital is 22h 45m on average. Beijing Capital is the most popular airport in Beijing.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

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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 R12 058. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in March, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 199.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

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Flying to Beijing from South Africa at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 419 when looking at flights departing at midday. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are R17 249 on average. Flights to Beijing from South Africa in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Question 20

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

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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 802 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 R10 406 on momondo.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	March	11% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Beijing costs on average just R12 058 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	10% more expensive	It costs about R14 923 for flights to Beijing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BEIJING FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	September	200% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Beijing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R9 052
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 027
Fastest flight time	19h 25m
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

Is there an alternative airport near Beijing?

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Beijing?

Are there flights to Fengtai?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Beijing?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Beijing?

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

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

Why use momondo?

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights to Beijing?

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

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