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Flights to Guangzhou

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TAAG
Dec 1
CPT
19h 15m
1 stop
CAN
Dec 10
CAN
19h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R11 790
Kenya Airways
Jan 12
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Jan 19
CAN
31h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 295
TAAG
Oct 19
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 29
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 327
Kenya Airways
Nov 10
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 17
CAN
31h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 327
Kenya Airways
Nov 26
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 3
CAN
31h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 441
TAAG
Oct 12
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 22
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 490
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 26
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 523
TAAG
Sept 22
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 1
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 572
Kenya Airways
Jan 12
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Jan 19
CAN
30h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R12 653
Kenya Airways
Nov 10
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 17
CAN
30h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R12 686
Multiple Airlines
Oct 30
CPT
22h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 6
CAN
35h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R12 751
Kenya Airways
Nov 23
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 10
CAN
21h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 848

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Oct 22
CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 5
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R12 865
Qatar Airways
Nov 1
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 12
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R12 881
Qatar Airways
Nov 28
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 5
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 979
Qatar Airways
Nov 2
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 12
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R13 027
Qatar Airways
Nov 22
JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 7
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 207
Etihad Airways
Mar 2
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 17
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 304
Etihad Airways
Nov 17
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 25
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 321
Etihad Airways
Oct 25
JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 16
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 467
Air China
Oct 14
JNB
23h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Oct 21
PVG
41h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R13 581
Qatar Airways
Oct 25
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 7
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 597
Air China
Oct 12
JNB
23h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Oct 26
PVG
42h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R13 614
Etihad Airways
Oct 27
JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 15
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 825

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Sept 30
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 22
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 321
Emirates
Oct 22
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 3
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 435
Emirates
Oct 30
JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 6
PEK
33h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 483
Emirates
Sept 30
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 7
PEK
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 549
Emirates
Oct 28
JNB
18h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 3
PEK
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 565
Turkish Airlines
Dec 1
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 15
PEK
43h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R14 298
Emirates
Oct 16
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 4
PEK
33h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R14 575
Emirates
Oct 14
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 27
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R14 607
Emirates
Oct 13
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 19
PEK
39h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R14 851
Cathay Pacific
Dec 1
JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 30
PEK
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 916
Emirates
Oct 22
JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 12
PEK
28h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 112
Emirates
Nov 19
JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 23
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 144

Flights to Kunming

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Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 327
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 375
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 392
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 424
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 649
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 714
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 730
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 763
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 779
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R23 319
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R23 384
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
30h 40m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R23 401

Flights to Xiamen

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Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
45h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 623
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
45h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 656
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
45h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 672
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 705
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
39h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R17 587
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
39h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R17 620
Air China
Dec 23
JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 29
XMN
46h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R19 199
Air China
Dec 23
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 28
XMN
40h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R19 248
Air China
Dec 19
JNB
43h 50m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 31
XMN
40h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R19 313
Air China
Dec 19
JNB
30h 45m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 31
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R19 672
Air China
Dec 23
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 29
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R19 786
Air China
Dec 23
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 30
XMN
46h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R20 290

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6:35 - 7:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
19h 15m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
TAAG Logo
0:15 - 14:05CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 50m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R11 790TAAG
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 295Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 327Kenya Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
33h 10m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
TAAG Logo
0:15 - 14:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 25m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R12 327TAAG
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 523Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 17:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 14:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 751Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 865Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 881Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:15 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 304Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:15 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 321Etihad Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25

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Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

6:35-7:50

1 stop19h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/12

0:15-14:05

1 stop19h 50m

R11 790

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

12:20-18:35

3 stops48h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 19/1

21:40-23:35

3 stops31h 55m

R12 295

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:20-18:35

3 stops48h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 17/11

21:40-23:35

3 stops31h 55m

R12 327

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 29/10

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 327

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:30-18:45

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/10

8:30-3:55

2 stops25h 25m

R12 523

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

13:50-17:50

2 stops22h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/11

8:30-14:10

2 stops35h 40m

R12 751

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 865

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 881
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/3

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 304

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 321

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 791

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 790

Fastest flight time

26h 00m

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The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 791 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The best return flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 790 (Cape Town Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 26h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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December has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 3% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to China

What is the best airport to land at to visit Oriental Pearl Tower?

Flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is typically the best way to visit Oriental Pearl Tower, since it is the closest airport to the area.

Which airlines fly to China?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in China to fly to?

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, 19% of momondo travellers booking flights to China chose to fly into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

How much are flights to China?

You can expect to spend an average of R26 856 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 748, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R69 350 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R24 313 or less is considered a good deal.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to China?

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights to China?

As of September 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights to China.

How old do you have to be to fly 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.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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.

Why use momondo?

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

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to China with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to China?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to China.

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