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R11 759 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Singapore Airlines
Jul 28
JNB
33h 45m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 10
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 231
Singapore Airlines
Jul 21
JNB
21h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 28
CAN
35h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 656
Singapore Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
21h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 22
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 705
Kenya Airways
Nov 16
CPT
24h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 19
CAN
55h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R13 705
Singapore Airlines
Aug 18
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 30
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 359
Kenya Airways
Sept 21
JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 5
CAN
32h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R14 458
Singapore Airlines
Jul 23
JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 17
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 474
Singapore Airlines
Jul 23
JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 17
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 490
Multiple Airlines
Jun 23
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 30
CAN
23h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R14 523
Singapore Airlines
Jul 14
JNB
21h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 28
CAN
35h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 605
Singapore Airlines
Jul 18
JNB
21h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 27
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 654
Singapore Airlines
Jul 18
JNB
33h 45m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 27
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 670

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Singapore Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 13
PVG
17h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R11 759
Qatar Airways
Jul 7
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 30
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 282
Qatar Airways
Sept 8
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 6
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 659
Qatar Airways
Sept 1
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 7
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 691
Qatar Airways
Jul 20
CPT
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Aug 4
PVG
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R12 724
Singapore Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 13
PVG
17h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R12 789
Qatar Airways
Jul 15
CPT
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 28
PVG
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT
R12 822
Qatar Airways
Jun 17
CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 14
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT
R12 953
Qatar Airways
Sept 1
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 6
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 969
Qatar Airways
Jun 8
CPT
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 23
PVG
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R13 002
Singapore Airlines
Sept 16
JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 29
PVG
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 018
Qatar Airways
Jun 17
CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 13
PVG
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT
R13 018

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 4
PEK
40h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 051
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 4
PEK
40h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 084
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 4
PEK
40h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 100
Emirates
Jun 22
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 7
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 133
Emirates
Jul 8
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 28
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 395
Emirates
Jul 8
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 28
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 460
Emirates
Jun 11
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 20
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 574
Emirates
Jun 11
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 20
PEK
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 607
Emirates
Jun 11
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 20
PEK
39h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 624
Emirates
Jul 11
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 25
PEK
39h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 673
Emirates
Jun 11
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 20
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 722
Emirates
Jun 16
JNB
38h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 22
PEK
39h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 836

Flights to Xiamen

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Cathay Pacific
Jun 16
JNB
17h 55m
1 stop
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
17h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R22 210
Cathay Pacific
Jun 16
JNB
26h 15m
1 stop
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
17h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R22 292
Cathay Pacific
Jun 16
JNB
17h 55m
1 stop
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R22 308
Cathay Pacific
Jun 16
JNB
26h 15m
1 stop
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
17h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R22 488
Malaysia Airlines
Jun 16
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R30 485
Malaysia Airlines
Jun 16
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R30 583
Malaysia Airlines
Jun 16
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R30 616
Malaysia Airlines
Jun 16
JNB
33h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Jun 20
XMN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R30 845

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to China

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Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 - 19:20
PVG
-
JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
R11 759Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:20
JNB
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PVG
21h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 9:00
PVG
-
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
R12 282Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 30
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 22:35
JNB
-
PVG
19h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 15:35
PVG
-
JNB
27h 25m
1 stop
R12 659Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Mar 6
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
-
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 - 19:20
PVG
-
JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
R12 789Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 15:25
JNB
-
PEK
35h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 5:30
PEK
-
JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
R13 133Emirates
Mon, Jun 22 - Tue, Jul 7
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 22:20
JNB
-
PEK
30h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 10:15
PEK
-
JNB
32h 50m
1 stop
R13 395Emirates
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 28
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 - 18:35
CPT
-
CAN
24h 15m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:35
CAN
-
CPT
55h 55m
3 stops
R13 705Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:00
JNB
-
CAN
24h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
22:10 - 0:15
CAN
-
JNB
32h 05m
2 stops
R14 458Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:20
JNB
-
SHA
23h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
16:35 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
R17 303Air China
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:20
JNB
-
SHA
26h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:35 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
22h 05m
1 stop
R17 336Air China
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

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 28 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to China that are best for you.

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Return

Price

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

8:05-19:20

1 stop17h 15m

R11 759

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

12:40-16:20

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/7

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

R12 282

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:55-22:35

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/3

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

R12 659

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

8:05-19:20

1 stop17h 15m

R12 789

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R13 133

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 28/7

7:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R13 395

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:20-18:35

3 stops24h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 19/11

21:40-23:35

3 stops55h 55m

R13 705

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

12:10-19:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/10

22:10-0:15

2 stops32h 05m

R14 458

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

10:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/9

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

R17 303

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

10:10-18:20

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/9

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R17 336

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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 Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting at R2 667, R3 333, and R6 220 respectively.

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Cheap China flight deals and tips

Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 755

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 759

Fastest flight time

19h 40m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 755 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The best round-trip flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 759 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 19h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 14% 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 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 12 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, 20% 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 R24 399 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R12 146, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R42 843 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R22 744 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 May 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.

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

If you are not ready to book a flight to China 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 China and let you know when they change.

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