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Flights to Guangzhou

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Multiple Airlines
Dec 18
JNB
21h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 21
CAN
41h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 496
Multiple Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
21h 20m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 27
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 546
Multiple Airlines
Nov 13
JNB
27h 40m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 19
CAN
35h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R12 612
Multiple Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 23
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 628
TAAG
Nov 16
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 645
Multiple Airlines
Nov 8
JNB
36h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 20
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 678
TAAG
Nov 16
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 694
TAAG
Nov 3
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 19
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 776
Multiple Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 29
CAN
34h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R12 875
Kenya Airways
Dec 1
CPT
54h 35m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 8
CAN
30h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R12 875
Multiple Airlines
Nov 13
JNB
21h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 29
CAN
34h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R12 892
TAAG
Nov 3
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 5
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 974

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Air China
Nov 9
JNB
23h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Nov 14
PVG
44h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 595
Air China
Nov 11
JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Nov 18
PVG
28h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R12 628
Etihad Airways
Nov 1
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 20
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R12 710
Etihad Airways
Nov 1
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 20
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R12 727
Etihad Airways
Nov 1
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 20
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R12 743
Singapore Airlines
Feb 18
CPT
21h 55m
2 stops
PVG
Feb 28
PVG
23h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R12 793
Singapore Airlines
Feb 18
JNB
17h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 28
PVG
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 859
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
23h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Nov 19
PVG
42h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 990
Etihad Airways
Mar 13
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 25
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 007
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
22h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 19
PVG
42h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R13 023
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Nov 19
PVG
28h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R13 056
Etihad Airways
Nov 16
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 19
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 073

Flights to Beijing

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Etihad Airways
Nov 17
JNB
16h 55m
1 stop
PKX
Dec 1
PKX
18h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 040
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 15
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 155
Qatar Airways
Nov 8
CPT
20h 10m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 12
PKX
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R13 270
Etihad Airways
Mar 13
JNB
16h 55m
1 stop
PKX
Mar 21
PKX
18h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 287
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CPT
20h 10m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 12
PKX
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R13 336
Qatar Airways
Dec 1
CPT
20h 10m
1 stop
PKX
Dec 7
PKX
39h 05m
1 stop
CPT
R13 369
Emirates
Dec 2
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 9
PEK
28h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 386
Emirates
Oct 29
JNB
18h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 10
PEK
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 484
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 15
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 567
Emirates
Apr 13
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
May 1
PEK
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 583
Emirates
Nov 8
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 21
PEK
19h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 600
Emirates
Nov 8
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 21
PEK
19h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 682

Flights to Shenzhen

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Singapore Airlines
Jan 30
JNB
27h 20m
1 stop
SZX
Feb 23
SZX
36h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 402
Singapore Airlines
Feb 25
JNB
27h 20m
1 stop
SZX
Mar 10
SZX
36h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 143
China Eastern
Nov 2
JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
SZX
Nov 11
SZX
26h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R14 801
China Eastern
Nov 29
JNB
32h 45m
2 stops
SZX
Dec 6
SZX
31h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R14 867
Singapore Airlines
Feb 21
JNB
27h 20m
1 stop
SZX
Feb 28
SZX
36h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 164
Emirates
Nov 29
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
SZX
Dec 5
SZX
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R15 295
Emirates
Nov 15
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
SZX
Nov 21
SZX
25h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 328
Emirates
Nov 2
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
SZX
Nov 10
SZX
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R15 394
Emirates
Nov 28
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
SZX
Dec 6
SZX
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 625
Emirates
Nov 28
JNB
29h 50m
1 stop
SZX
Dec 6
SZX
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 674
Emirates
Nov 28
JNB
29h 50m
1 stop
SZX
Dec 6
SZX
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 691
Emirates
Apr 4
JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
SZX
May 9
SZX
39h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R15 789

Flights to Wuhan

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Etihad Airways
Nov 28
JNB
22h 25m
2 stops
WUH
Dec 5
WUH
30h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 340
Multiple Airlines
Nov 28
JNB
29h 40m
3 stops
WUH
Dec 5
WUH
28h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R16 942
Multiple Airlines
Nov 28
JNB
24h 00m
3 stops
WUH
Dec 5
WUH
39h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R17 353
Cathay Pacific
Nov 28
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
WUH
Dec 5
WUH
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R19 790
Multiple Airlines
Dec 27
CPT
21h 35m
2 stops
WUH
Dec 28
WUH
28h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R33 439
Multiple Airlines
Dec 27
CPT
24h 00m
3 stops
WUH
Dec 28
WUH
26h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R77 745

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14:30 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
21h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
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8:30 - 20:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 496Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
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14:30 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
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8:30 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 546Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
17:00 - 7:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R12 595Air China
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
9:30 - 7:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R12 628Air China
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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16:40 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
33h 10m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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0:15 - 4:15CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R12 645TAAG
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26
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5:45 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
20h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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0:15 - 4:15CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R12 645TAAG
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:50 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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18:15 - 8:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 710Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 20
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9:50 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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18:15 - 8:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 727Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 20
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10:40 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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16:25 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 793Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 28
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13:40 - 12:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
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8:20 - 6:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R12 859Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 28

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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

14:30-18:00

2 stops21h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 21/12

8:30-20:10

2 stops41h 40m

R12 496

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-17:50

2 stops21h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 27/11

8:30-3:55

2 stops25h 25m

R12 546

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

10:10-15:20

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/11

17:00-7:40

2 stops44h 40m

R12 595

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:10-17:10

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

9:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

R12 628

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/11

0:15-4:15

1 stop34h 00m

R12 645

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

5:45-7:50

1 stop20h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/11

0:15-4:15

1 stop34h 00m

R12 645
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/11

18:15-8:25

1 stop20h 10m

R12 710

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/11

18:15-8:25

1 stop20h 10m

R12 727

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R12 793

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

13:40-12:45

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R12 859

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If you are looking to fly to China for less, look to airlines like VietJet Air, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting at R2 183, R3 356, and R4 907 respectively.

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Best One-Way Price

R6 470

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 496

Fastest flight time

19h 00m

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December
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 470 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Daxing Intl).
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The best return flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 496 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 19h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Daxing Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 2% 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 China Guangzhou Wholesale Market?

Flying into Guangzhou Airport is typically the best way to visit China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, 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 54% 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 R28 474 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R8 879, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R49 651 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R26 949 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 October 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.

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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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