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R12 280 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 819
Kenya Airways
Sept 28
JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 26
CAN
19h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 602
Singapore Airlines
Aug 25
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Sept 1
CAN
38h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 684
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 25
CAN
35h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R13 749
Qatar Airways
Nov 19
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 25
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 782
Kenya Airways
Nov 15
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
19h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 929
Singapore Airlines
Oct 2
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 8
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 945
Kenya Airways
Sept 14
JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Sept 21
CAN
18h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 978
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
JNB
35h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 994
Kenya Airways
Sept 6
JNB
35h 45m
2 stops
CAN
Sept 14
CAN
23h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R14 027
Multiple Airlines
Oct 26
JNB
32h 20m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
25h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 060
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 092

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 2
JNB
34h 50m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 3
PVG
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 280
Qatar Airways
Aug 18
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Aug 27
PVG
38h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R12 361
Qatar Airways
Aug 18
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 410
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 427
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 443
Qatar Airways
Sept 30
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 22
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 476
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Aug 25
PVG
38h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R12 492
Qatar Airways
Nov 24
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 1
PVG
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 541
Qatar Airways
Nov 1
JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 20
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 606
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 1
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 639
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 737
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 819

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 2
CPT
22h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Feb 18
PEK
22h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R12 672
Emirates
Sept 3
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 16
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 227
Emirates
Aug 18
JNB
38h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 15
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 504
Emirates
Oct 14
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 28
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 521
China Eastern
Nov 9
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
PEK
Nov 16
PEK
40h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 945
Emirates
Sept 9
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 30
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 468
Multiple Airlines
Sept 2
JNB
31h 30m
3 stops
PEK
Sept 9
PEK
29h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R14 484
China Eastern
Nov 25
JNB
30h 00m
2 stops
PEK
Feb 10
PEK
29h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R14 582
Turkish Airlines
Aug 30
CPT
41h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 8
PEK
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R14 631
Turkish Airlines
Nov 8
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 16
PEK
32h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 631
Multiple Airlines
Sept 2
JNB
31h 30m
3 stops
PEK
Sept 9
PEK
24h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R14 680
Turkish Airlines
Nov 13
CPT
40h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 20
PEK
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R14 729

Flights to Xiamen

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Air China
Nov 2
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R15 888
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R15 970
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R15 986
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R16 313
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 521
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 828
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R18 958
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 991
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 19
XMN
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R19 252
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
28h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R20 444
Cathay Pacific
Nov 2
JNB
17h 40m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R22 518
Cathay Pacific
Nov 2
JNB
17h 40m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 5
XMN
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R22 633

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 950
Air China
Jan 27
JNB
20h 00m
1 stop
KMG
Jan 31
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R17 391
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R17 472
Air China
Jan 27
JNB
43h 30m
2 stops
KMG
Jan 31
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 521
Air China
Jan 27
JNB
43h 30m
2 stops
KMG
Jan 31
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 554
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R18 583
Air China
Jan 27
JNB
30h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Jan 31
KMG
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R20 069
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R20 787
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 24
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R20 902

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13:40 - 6:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
34h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
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8:20 - 6:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R12 280Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 3
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 9:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 361Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 45m1 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 410Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 14:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:40 - 9:25PEK  Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 672Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 18
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 819Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 15:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
38h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 16:15PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 504Emirates
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 15
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 22:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
18h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
0:40 - 20:35PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 521Emirates
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
24h 50m2 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 602Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
33h 10m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 - 8:20CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m3 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Krabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 749Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25
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 929Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 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 7 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

Tue 2/2

13:40-6:30

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/3

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R12 280

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/8

0:35-9:10

1 stop38h 35m

R12 361

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/9

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 410

Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

10:40-14:50

2 stops22h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 18/2

16:40-9:25

2 stops22h 45m

R12 672

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 819

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:10-15:25

1 stop38h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 15/9

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R13 504

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/10

0:40-20:35

1 stop25h 55m

R13 521

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

12:10-19:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/10

21:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

R13 602

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 25/10

2:50-8:20

3 stops35h 30m

R13 749
Fastest return journey

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 929

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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 812, R4 866, and R5 539 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 826

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 280

Fastest flight time

19h 45m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 826 (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 280 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 19h 45m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 17% 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 61% 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 R24 723 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 805, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R64 606 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R23 947 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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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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Popular Flights to China

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Johannesburg to Guangzhou flightsfrom R13 945
Cape Town to Beijing flightsfrom R14 631
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Johannesburg to Kunming flightsfrom R17 554
Johannesburg to Xiamen flightsfrom R22 633