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R12 301 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Multiple Airlines
Oct 19
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 30
CAN
34h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R12 301
TAAG
Aug 25
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Sept 10
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 415
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
24h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R12 609
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
24h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R12 933
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
CPT
19h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 21
CAN
22h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 256
Singapore Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
CAN
Feb 15
CAN
46h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 370
Qatar Airways
Nov 18
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 24
CAN
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 613
Multiple Airlines
Aug 31
JNB
33h 35m
2 stops
CAN
Sept 8
CAN
32h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R13 774
Kenya Airways
Nov 15
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
19h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 823
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 839
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 872
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 904

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Nov 5
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 11
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 301
Qatar Airways
Nov 29
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 9
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 350
Qatar Airways
Sept 19
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 25
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 544
Qatar Airways
Sept 29
JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 24
PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 560
Qatar Airways
Sept 29
JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 24
PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 738
Qatar Airways
Sept 24
CPT
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 755
Singapore Airlines
Feb 4
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 12
PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 917
Qatar Airways
Dec 2
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 7
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 256
Qatar Airways
Sept 1
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 6
PVG
39h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 321
Air China
Sept 7
JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
PVG
Sept 16
PVG
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 467
Air China
Sept 7
JNB
30h 40m
2 stops
PVG
Sept 14
PVG
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 515
Qatar Airways
Oct 12
JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 19
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 548

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Sept 2
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 9
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 014
Emirates
Nov 8
JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 15
PEK
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 240
Emirates
Dec 30
JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Jan 16
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 386
Emirates
Sept 2
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 8
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 645
China Eastern
Nov 8
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
PEK
Nov 15
PEK
29h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 726
Emirates
Sept 8
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 13
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 131
Emirates
Dec 5
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 15
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 422
Turkish Airlines
Sept 28
JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 5
PEK
32h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 551
Multiple Airlines
Sept 2
JNB
28h 55m
2 stops
PEK
Sept 9
PEK
30h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R14 616
Turkish Airlines
Sept 28
JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 5
PEK
32h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 665
Multiple Airlines
Sept 2
JNB
33h 40m
2 stops
PEK
Sept 9
PEK
24h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R14 810
Emirates
Sept 14
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 18
PEK
39h 55m
1 stop
CPT
R14 843

Flights to Xiamen

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Air China
Nov 20
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R15 636
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R15 652
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R15 717
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 190
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 533
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 549
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 614
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R20 475
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R20 492
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R20 573
Malaysia Airlines
Nov 20
JNB
41h 20m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
27h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R38 458
Malaysia Airlines
Nov 20
JNB
41h 20m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
27h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R38 474

Flights to Kunming

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Multiple Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
21h 55m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 10
KMG
30h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R15 344
Multiple Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
46h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 10
KMG
22h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R16 219
Multiple Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
18h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Sept 10
KMG
22h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R16 267
Multiple Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 10
KMG
39h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R16 575
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 688
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
43h 20m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 704
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 769
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
32h 40m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 174
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
27h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 326
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
30h 40m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 359
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 407
Multiple Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
33h 55m
3 stops
KMG
Sept 10
KMG
32h 45m
3 stops
JNB
R20 297

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13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:10 - 8:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 301Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 301Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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
8:15 - 13:05CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 50m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 301Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
TAAG Logo
5:45 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
20h 05m1 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 415TAAG
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 10
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 609Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 22:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 6:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
R12 917Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 22:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 5:30PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 014Emirates
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
22h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
6:50 - 20:35PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 240Emirates
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:30 - 6:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
R13 370Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
TAAG Logo
5:45 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
20h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
TAAG Logo
0:15 - 4:15CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R15 960TAAG
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24

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

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

R12 301

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 301

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

14:30-18:45

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 30/10

8:15-13:05

2 stops34h 50m

R12 301

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

5:45-7:50

1 stop20h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/9

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 415

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 609

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

13:40-22:20

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/2

16:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

R12 917

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

13:30-22:20

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R13 014

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

10:25-14:45

1 stop22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/11

6:50-20:35

1 stop19h 45m

R13 240

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

13:40-12:10

1 stop16h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 15/2

13:30-6:10

1 stop46h 40m

R13 370

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

5:45-7:50

1 stop20h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 24/9

0:15-4:15

1 stop34h 00m

R15 960

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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 R3 299, R4 824, and R5 490 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 911

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 285

Fastest flight time

25h 40m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 911 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The best return flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 285 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 25h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 16% 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 501 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 719, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R64 039 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R25 553 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.

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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