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R12 228 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
24h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R12 647
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 25
CAN
35h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R13 565
Qatar Airways
Nov 19
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 25
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 597
Kenya Airways
Nov 15
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
19h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 742
Singapore Airlines
Jan 20
JNB
37h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Feb 10
CAN
22h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 758
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
JNB
35h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 775
Kenya Airways
Sept 14
JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Sept 21
CAN
18h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 791
Kenya Airways
Nov 25
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 807
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 823
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
JNB
35h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 839
Multiple Airlines
Oct 26
JNB
32h 20m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
25h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R13 871
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 903

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Sept 30
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 23
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 228
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 260
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 276
Qatar Airways
Sept 30
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 22
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 308
Qatar Airways
Sept 30
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 22
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 325
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 470
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 566
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 647
Qatar Airways
Dec 1
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 11
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 679
Qatar Airways
Sept 24
CPT
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 679
Qatar Airways
Nov 14
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 21
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 824
Qatar Airways
Sept 30
CPT
21h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 22
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 840

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Sept 4
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 11
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 807
China Eastern
Nov 22
JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Nov 28
PEK
29h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 903
Emirates
Sept 9
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 13
PEK
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R14 000
Emirates
Sept 9
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 30
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 274
Emirates
Sept 9
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 30
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 532
Emirates
Nov 22
JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 27
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 548
Emirates
Oct 12
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 1
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 645
Emirates
Nov 1
CPT
19h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 4
PEK
41h 10m
1 stop
CPT
R14 806
Turkish Airlines
Nov 6
CPT
31h 40m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 13
PEK
44h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R14 838
Emirates
Aug 27
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 13
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R14 999
Emirates
Nov 22
JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 26
PEK
28h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 031
Emirates
Sept 4
CPT
27h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 12
PEK
40h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R15 047

Flights to Xiamen

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Air China
Sept 7
JNB
31h 00m
2 stops
XMN
Oct 26
XMN
40h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R13 887
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R15 676
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 287
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 512
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 575
Multiple Airlines
Sept 7
JNB
30h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Oct 26
XMN
34h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R19 027
Multiple Airlines
Sept 7
JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Oct 26
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 268
Air China
Dec 17
JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
XMN
Jan 1
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 317
Air China
Dec 16
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Jan 1
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R19 800
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R20 170
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R20 428
Air China
Dec 21
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Jan 1
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R21 024

Flights to Kunming

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Air China
Nov 20
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R16 723
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R16 739
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R17 238
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R17 319
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R17 464
Multiple Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
28h 10m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 22
KMG
23h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R17 802
Multiple Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
28h 15m
3 stops
KMG
Sept 22
KMG
23h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R17 931
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R18 334
Multiple Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
28h 15m
3 stops
KMG
Sept 22
KMG
30h 50m
3 stops
JNB
R18 463
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R18 575
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R20 509
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R20 622

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14:05 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:50 - 9:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 228Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 9:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 260Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 647Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 0:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
32h 20m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Haikou Meilan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 8:20CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 162Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 15:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 597China Eastern
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 18:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
24h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R13 742Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
19h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R13 742Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 9:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
37h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:30 - 6:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
R13 758Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10
China Eastern Logo
9:45 - 10:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
42h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
19:25 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 775China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 9:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
37h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:25 - 19:20CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
R14 097Singapore Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

momondo Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to China that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:05-22:40

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 228

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

14:05-22:40

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/9

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 260

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

8:20-18:45

2 stops28h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

9:20-3:55

2 stops24h 35m

R12 647

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-0:05

3 stops32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/9

9:50-8:20

2 stops28h 30m

R13 162

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:50-15:00

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 597

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

12:05-18:35

2 stops24h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 28/11

21:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

R13 742
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

17:00-18:35

2 stops19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 28/11

21:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

R13 742

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

13:40-9:30

1 stop37h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/2

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R13 758

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-10:05

2 stops42h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 775

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

13:45-9:25

1 stop37h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 28/9

13:25-19:20

1 stop35h 55m

R14 097

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What is the cheapest flight to China?

If you are looking to fly to China for less, look to airlines like China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting at R2 774, R4 801, and R5 464 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 654

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 228

Fastest flight time

20h 05m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 654 (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 R12 228 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 20h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 18% 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 60% 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 377 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 673, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R63 740 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R25 434 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 August 2026, there are 14 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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