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R11 614 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Singapore Airlines
Aug 10
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 18
CAN
35h 55m
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JNB
R13 209
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
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CAN
32h 25m
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JNB
R13 341
Qatar Airways
Jun 14
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20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 20
CAN
32h 25m
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JNB
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Qatar Airways
Jun 9
CPT
38h 00m
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CAN
Jun 22
CAN
38h 40m
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CPT
R13 441
Qatar Airways
Jun 11
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 20
CAN
32h 25m
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JNB
R13 474
Qatar Airways
Jun 9
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20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 27
CAN
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 541
Qatar Airways
Jun 9
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 27
CAN
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 657
Qatar Airways
Jun 1
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 7
CAN
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 690
Qatar Airways
Jun 6
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 12
CAN
38h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 707
Kenya Airways
Jun 18
CPT
55h 05m
3 stops
CAN
Jun 25
CAN
21h 25m
3 stops
CPT
R13 757
Qatar Airways
Jun 6
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
CAN
Jun 24
CAN
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 790
Kenya Airways
Sept 15
CPT
48h 40m
3 stops
CAN
Sept 21
CAN
21h 25m
3 stops
CPT
R13 873

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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China Eastern
Jul 4
JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 31
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 614
China Eastern
Jun 20
JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 10
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 896
China Eastern
Jun 17
JNB
21h 05m
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PVG
Jun 28
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 913
Qatar Airways
Jun 21
JNB
27h 55m
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PVG
Jun 28
PVG
20h 20m
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JNB
R11 929
Qatar Airways
Aug 21
JNB
27h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Aug 28
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 962
Qatar Airways
Jul 7
JNB
27h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 29
PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R11 979
Singapore Airlines
Jun 2
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 23
PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R11 996
Qatar Airways
Jul 7
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 29
PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 012
Qatar Airways
May 27
JNB
38h 50m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 3
PVG
39h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R12 046
Qatar Airways
Jun 22
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 29
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 079
Qatar Airways
Jun 23
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 30
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 095
Qatar Airways
Jun 5
JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Jun 28
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 112

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 3
PEK
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R12 843
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 3
PEK
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R12 860
Singapore Airlines
Jul 22
JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 28
PEK
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R12 909
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 3
PEK
25h 15m
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JNB
R12 976
Emirates
Jun 15
JNB
35h 05m
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PEK
Jun 28
PEK
19h 10m
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JNB
R13 026
Emirates
Jun 4
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 22
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 192
Singapore Airlines
Jun 3
JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 9
PEK
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 292
Emirates
Jun 17
JNB
21h 10m
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PEK
Jun 24
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 640
Emirates
Oct 19
JNB
26h 50m
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PEK
Oct 22
PEK
34h 50m
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JNB
R13 724
Emirates
May 30
JNB
38h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 6
PEK
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 740
Emirates
Jul 24
JNB
38h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 31
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 906
Emirates
Jul 25
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 1
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 940

Flights to Xiamen

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Air China
Sept 4
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
44h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 213
Singapore Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R17 229
Singapore Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R17 429
Singapore Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R17 462
Singapore Airlines
Sept 4
JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R17 478
Multiple Airlines
Jun 28
JNB
24h 45m
2 stops
XMN
Jul 7
XMN
26h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R18 409
Air China
Sept 4
JNB
24h 20m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
39h 05m
3 stops
JNB
R19 173
Air China
Sept 4
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R19 190
Multiple Airlines
Jun 27
JNB
24h 45m
2 stops
XMN
Jul 7
XMN
26h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R19 240
Air China
Sept 4
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
40h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R19 422
Air China
Sept 4
JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
44h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R19 456
Air China
Sept 4
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 7
XMN
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R19 472

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China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 12:55
JNB
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PVG
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R11 614China Eastern
Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 31
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 12:55
JNB
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PVG
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R11 913China Eastern
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 22:35
JNB
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PVG
27h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 9:00
PVG
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JNB
20h 20m
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R11 929Qatar Airways
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 22:35
JNB
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PVG
27h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 9:00
PVG
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JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
R11 962Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:00
JNB
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PEK
20h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:05 - 19:20
PEK
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JNB
25h 15m
1 stop
R12 843Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:00
JNB
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PEK
20h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:05 - 19:20
PEK
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JNB
25h 15m
1 stop
R12 860Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 15:25
JNB
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PEK
35h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 20:35
PEK
-
JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
R13 026Emirates
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 15:25
JNB
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PEK
35h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 5:30
PEK
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
R13 192Emirates
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 22
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:00
JNB
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SHA
23h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
19:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
R16 216Air China
Mon, May 18 - Mon, Jun 8
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:00
JNB
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SHA
23h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
12:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 15m
2 stops
R16 299Air China
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 16

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 4 May 2026.
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/7

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 614

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 913

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

12:40-22:35

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

R11 929

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

12:40-22:35

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/8

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

R11 962

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

20:25-23:00

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/8

0:05-19:20

1 stop25h 15m

R12 843

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

20:25-23:00

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/8

0:05-19:20

1 stop25h 15m

R12 860

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/6

7:25-20:35

1 stop19h 10m

R13 026

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/6

7:25-5:30

1 stop28h 05m

R13 192

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R16 216

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R16 299

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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 710, R2 861, and R6 319 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 493

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 614

Fastest flight time

24h 50m

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The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 493 (Cape Town Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The best round-trip flight price to China from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 614 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 24h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 11% 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 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 R25 046 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R10 807, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R43 524 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R24 234 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 16 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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