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R10 062 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Kenya Airways
Mar 10
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Mar 17
CAN
30h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R11 681
Qatar Airways
Mar 10
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 23
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 065
China Eastern
Apr 4
JNB
26h 05m
2 stops
CAN
Apr 10
CAN
29h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R12 081
Qatar Airways
Mar 3
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 10
CAN
21h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R12 145
Qatar Airways
Mar 9
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 22
CAN
33h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 161
China Eastern
May 1
JNB
26h 55m
2 stops
CAN
May 9
CAN
29h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R12 193
Qatar Airways
Mar 24
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Apr 3
CAN
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 241
Qatar Airways
Mar 9
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 13
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 306
Qatar Airways
Mar 10
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 20
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 322
Qatar Airways
Apr 3
JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
CAN
Apr 9
CAN
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 338
Ethiopian Air
Mar 6
JNB
18h 30m
1 stop
CAN
Apr 4
CAN
16h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R12 354
Qatar Airways
Mar 10
JNB
19h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Mar 20
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 386

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Etihad Airways
Apr 8
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Apr 14
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 136
Qatar Airways
Mar 17
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 24
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R11 520
China Eastern
Apr 8
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Apr 14
PVG
29h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R11 536
Singapore Airlines
Apr 14
JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
PVG
May 11
PVG
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R11 584
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
JNB
27h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 11
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R11 777
Etihad Airways
Apr 8
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Apr 21
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 825
Etihad Airways
Apr 15
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PVG
May 14
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 857
Qatar Airways
Mar 7
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 14
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 001
China Eastern
May 8
JNB
23h 25m
2 stops
PVG
May 16
PVG
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 033
Singapore Airlines
Apr 14
JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
PVG
May 11
PVG
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 193
Singapore Airlines
Apr 14
JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
PVG
May 11
PVG
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 209
Etihad Airways
Mar 15
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
PVG
Mar 19
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 225

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 4
PEK
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R10 062
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 4
PEK
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R10 078
Singapore Airlines
Jun 3
JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 9
PEK
24h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R10 223
Singapore Airlines
Mar 17
JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Mar 24
PEK
39h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R11 633
Singapore Airlines
Jun 3
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Jun 9
PEK
24h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 209
Emirates
Apr 1
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Apr 7
PEK
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 434
Emirates
Mar 20
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Mar 27
PEK
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R12 626
Ethiopian Air
Mar 19
JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
PEK
Mar 25
PEK
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R12 946
China Eastern
Apr 4
JNB
32h 00m
2 stops
PEK
Apr 11
PEK
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 491
Air China
Mar 20
JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
PEK
Mar 28
PEK
40h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 523
China Eastern
Jun 3
JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Jun 10
PEK
31h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R13 587
Singapore Airlines
Mar 15
JNB
43h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Mar 22
PEK
39h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 748

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:00
JNB
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PEK
21h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PEK
-
JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
R10 062Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 4
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 7:15
JNB
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PEK
29h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PEK
-
JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
R10 078Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 4
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40
JNB
-
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 8:40
PVG
-
JNB
20h 30m
1 stop
R11 520Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 21:45
JNB
-
PVG
27h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35
PVG
-
JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 777Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 14:45
JNB
-
PEK
19h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
0:40 - 5:35
PEK
-
JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
R12 626Emirates
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:10
JNB
-
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
39h 10m
2 stops
R12 674Air China
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:00
JNB
-
SHA
24h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
13:30 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
R12 722Air China
Fri, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 17:10
JNB
-
PEK
20h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:10 - 13:05
PEK
-
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
R12 946Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 16:15
CPT
-
PVG
20h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:00
PVG
-
CPT
19h 30m
1 stop
R13 395Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 23
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 22:20
CPT
-
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 11:30
PEK
-
CPT
34h 05m
1 stop
R14 292Emirates
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R10 062

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:50-7:15

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

8:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

R10 078

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

R11 520

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-21:45

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 777

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:25-14:45

1 stop19h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/3

0:40-5:35

1 stop34h 55m

R12 626

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

10:10-22:10

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 674

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R12 722

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-17:10

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

0:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R12 946

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R13 395

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

18:25-22:20

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/4

7:25-11:30

1 stop34h 05m

R14 292

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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 Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern, with prices starting at R2 124, R2 613, and R2 737 respectively.

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Cheap China flight deals and tips

Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 249

Best Round-Trip Price

R10 062

Fastest flight time

19h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 249 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R10 062 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Capital).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 19h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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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 Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center?

Flying into Shenzhen Airport is typically the best way to visit Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, since it is the closest airport to the area.

Which airlines fly to China?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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 12 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, 20% 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 369 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 227, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R47 493 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R23 702 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 February 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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