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Flights to Guangzhou

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Kenya Airways
Nov 30
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 7
CAN
31h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R11 510
Kenya Airways
Nov 23
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 3
CAN
55h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R11 526
Kenya Airways
Nov 23
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 5
CAN
21h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 117
Multiple Airlines
Oct 23
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 26
CAN
41h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 196
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
22h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
23h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R12 212
TAAG
Sept 21
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Sept 24
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 244
Kenya Airways
Nov 23
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
55h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 340
Singapore Airlines
Oct 18
JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 22
CAN
38h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 548
Multiple Airlines
Oct 26
CPT
22h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 2
CAN
35h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 691
Multiple Airlines
Oct 23
JNB
23h 15m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 26
CAN
35h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R12 739
Multiple Airlines
Nov 23
CPT
22h 00m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
34h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R12 771
Multiple Airlines
Oct 19
CPT
22h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 26
CAN
34h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R12 803

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 9
CPT
29h 40m
2 stops
PVG
Feb 20
PVG
25h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R11 797
Singapore Airlines
Nov 16
CPT
29h 40m
2 stops
PVG
Feb 8
PVG
23h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R12 244
Qatar Airways
Oct 22
CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 5
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R12 324
Qatar Airways
Nov 17
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 22
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 452
Qatar Airways
Oct 22
CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 5
PVG
23h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R12 564
Qatar Airways
Dec 5
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 12
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 675
Etihad Airways
Oct 1
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 14
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 027
Etihad Airways
Nov 22
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 30
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 122
Qatar Airways
Sept 21
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 21
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 138
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 16
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 202
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 28
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 218
Qatar Airways
Jan 22
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Feb 19
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 234

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 16
CPT
22h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Feb 21
PEK
22h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R12 420
Emirates
Oct 19
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 25
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 106
Emirates
Oct 28
JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 3
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 154
Emirates
Nov 28
JNB
27h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 5
PEK
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 314
Emirates
Oct 19
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 25
PEK
21h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 362
Emirates
Oct 17
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 24
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 410
China Eastern
Oct 24
JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
PEK
Nov 7
PEK
26h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R13 617
China Eastern
Oct 19
JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
PEK
Oct 26
PEK
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R13 873
Emirates
Oct 29
CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 5
PEK
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R14 016
Emirates
Jan 1
JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Jan 31
PEK
33h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R14 160
China Eastern
Oct 24
JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
PEK
Nov 8
PEK
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R14 208
Turkish Airlines
Feb 15
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Feb 20
PEK
41h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R14 447

Flights to Xiamen

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Singapore Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
XMN
Feb 22
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 378
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 415
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 431
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 447
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
45h 25m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
47h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 463
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 479
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 22
XMN
40h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R16 092
Air China
Nov 18
JNB
25h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 19
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R16 507
Singapore Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
XMN
Feb 20
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R16 666
Air China
Nov 16
JNB
25h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 20
XMN
43h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R16 986
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 289
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
52h 55m
3 stops
XMN
Nov 12
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 321

Flights to Kunming

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Air China
Nov 30
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R16 507
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R16 986
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R17 018
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R17 049
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 465
Air China
Nov 30
JNB
25h 55m
2 stops
KMG
Dec 30
KMG
39h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R18 183
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
28h 20m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R18 853
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R19 604
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 652
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R19 684
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
40h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R23 882
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
64h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R25 000

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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
31h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 510Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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
R11 526Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 20:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R12 196Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 45m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 212Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23
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 - 14:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 25m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R12 244TAAG
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
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 420Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 21
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 21:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 00m1 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 452Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Feb 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 9:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
37h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 19:20CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
R12 548Singapore Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 21:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 675Qatar Airways
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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 204TAAG
Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 7

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Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 7/12

21:40-23:35

3 stops31h 55m

R11 510

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/12

21:40-23:35

3 stops55h 55m

R11 526

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:30-18:45

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/10

8:30-20:10

1 stop41h 40m

R12 196

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:30-18:45

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

10:10-3:55

2 stops23h 45m

R12 212

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 24/9

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 244
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/2

10:40-14:50

2 stops22h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/2

16:40-9:25

2 stops22h 45m

R12 420

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/2

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

R12 452

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:45-9:25

1 stop37h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/10

10:40-19:20

1 stop38h 40m

R12 548

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

13:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/12

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

R12 675

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 204

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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 254, R4 758, and R5 247 respectively.

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 545

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 510

Fastest flight time

18h 55m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 545 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The best return flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 510 (Cape Town Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 18h 55m (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 R28 942 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 556, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R67 985 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R26 899 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 September 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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