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Flights to Guangzhou

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TAAG
Sept 22
JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Sept 24
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 534
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
CPT
22h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
33h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R12 760
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
CPT
22h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 19
CAN
34h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R12 841
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
CPT
22h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 19
CAN
34h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R12 873
Qatar Airways
Nov 11
CPT
19h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 17
CAN
22h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 035
Kenya Airways
Dec 25
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Jan 5
CAN
55h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R13 051
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
34h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R13 067
Multiple Airlines
Oct 19
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 30
CAN
35h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 083
Kenya Airways
Dec 24
CPT
54h 35m
3 stops
CAN
Jan 4
CAN
44h 00m
3 stops
CPT
R13 422
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
JNB
35h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R13 665
Egyptair
Nov 15
JNB
35h 30m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
37h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 697
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 20
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 729

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Nov 11
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 25
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 405
Qatar Airways
Sept 28
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 11
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R12 453
Qatar Airways
Sept 22
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 16
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 615
Qatar Airways
Nov 8
CPT
20h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 15
PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R12 809
Qatar Airways
Nov 22
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 1
PVG
39h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 212
Etihad Airways
Oct 1
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 14
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 245
Etihad Airways
Oct 19
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 31
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 261
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 20
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 277
Qatar Airways
Sept 22
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 15
PVG
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 374
Qatar Airways
Feb 22
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 26
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 455
Etihad Airways
Oct 19
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 4
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 552
Multiple Airlines
Nov 21
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 2
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 616

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Sept 28
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 12
PEK
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 245
Emirates
Oct 21
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 28
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 390
Emirates
Oct 21
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 29
PEK
28h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 487
Turkish Airlines
Nov 8
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 21
PEK
32h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 472
Emirates
Oct 12
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 30
PEK
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R14 634
Emirates
Oct 11
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 18
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 666
Egyptair
Oct 12
JNB
35h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 30
PEK
36h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R14 731
Egyptair
Oct 12
JNB
35h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 30
PEK
36h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R14 747
Emirates
Nov 19
JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 23
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R14 908
Emirates
Nov 19
JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 23
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 005
Multiple Airlines
Sept 10
JNB
33h 20m
2 stops
PEK
Sept 17
PEK
32h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R15 038
Emirates
Nov 16
JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 18
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 102

Flights to Xiamen

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Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
47h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 424
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R14 585
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
46h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R15 587
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
46h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R15 700
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 299
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
39h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R17 412
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
39h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R17 460
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
39h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R17 525
Singapore Airlines
Nov 9
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R18 542
Air China
Dec 23
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 29
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R18 914
Air China
Dec 25
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Jan 3
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 237
Air China
Dec 21
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Jan 3
XMN
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 399

Flights to Kunming

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Air China
Nov 30
JNB
20h 00m
1 stop
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
45h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R16 523
Multiple Airlines
Nov 30
JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R17 089
Air China
Nov 30
JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 218
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 460
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 573
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 622
Air China
Nov 30
JNB
28h 55m
2 stops
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R18 203
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R19 237
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R19 350
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R19 415
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
32h 40m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
39h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R19 495
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 352

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13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 8:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 405Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25
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 - 9:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 453Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11
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 534TAAG
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 - 13:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 760Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 - 13:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 841Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 10m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
55h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 051Kenya Airways
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 10m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 11:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 00m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 051Kenya Airways
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 4
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 10:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:25 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 245Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 10:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 261Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 7:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
33h 10m1 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
R58 632TAAG
Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 7

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

R12 405

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:05-22:40

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

18:50-9:00

1 stop20h 10m

R12 453

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

5:45-7:50

1 stop20h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 24/9

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 534

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:50-18:45

2 stops22h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

9:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 760

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:50-18:45

2 stops22h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

9:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 841

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/1

21:40-23:35

3 stops55h 55m

R13 051

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/1

21:40-11:40

3 stops44h 00m

R13 051
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 245

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 261

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 7/1

0:15-4:15

1 stop34h 00m

R58 632

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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 R3 292, R4 814, and R5 478 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 784

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 405

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 784 (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 405 (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 15% 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 58% 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, 18% 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 R18 568 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R10 205, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R27 911 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R16 754 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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