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R11 940 Cheap flights to China

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Flights to Guangzhou

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Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 9
CAN
35h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 027
Singapore Airlines
Oct 2
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 18
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 173
Kenya Airways
Aug 30
JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Sept 7
CAN
32h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R13 400
TAAG
Jul 20
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 30
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 416
Egyptair
Nov 15
JNB
35h 30m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
37h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 708
Kenya Airways
Nov 15
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
19h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R13 838
Singapore Airlines
Jul 22
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CAN
Jul 28
CAN
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 854
Multiple Airlines
Sept 29
JNB
21h 40m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 16
CAN
23h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R13 871
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 919
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 082
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 163
Qatar Airways
Nov 25
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 179

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Jul 21
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 28
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R11 940
Qatar Airways
Jul 21
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Jul 28
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 005
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Aug 9
PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R12 329
China Eastern
Nov 2
JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 18
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R12 800
Singapore Airlines
Oct 13
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 5
PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 832
Qatar Airways
Sept 5
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 12
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 865
Qatar Airways
Sept 10
CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 10
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R12 865
Qatar Airways
Sept 10
CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 10
PVG
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R13 043
Singapore Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
27h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 19
PVG
17h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 092
China Eastern
Oct 14
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 2
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 141
Etihad Airways
Nov 2
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 6
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 173
China Eastern
Oct 30
JNB
23h 10m
2 stops
PVG
Nov 6
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 222

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Sept 9
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 16
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 784
Emirates
Jul 17
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 23
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 913
Emirates
Jul 20
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 28
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 157
Emirates
Aug 2
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 12
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 335
Emirates
Jul 16
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Jul 21
PEK
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 643
Emirates
Aug 18
JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 18
PEK
38h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 773
Emirates
Aug 3
JNB
38h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 16
PEK
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 838
Emirates
Aug 18
JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 25
PEK
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 211
Emirates
Nov 9
CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 11
PEK
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R14 292
Turkish Airlines
Jul 29
CPT
41h 00m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 18
PEK
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R14 325
Emirates
Nov 5
CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 7
PEK
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R14 374
Singapore Airlines
Jul 27
JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 3
PEK
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R14 552

Flights to Xiamen

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Etihad Airways
Dec 3
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R21 836
Cathay Pacific
Dec 3
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R22 079
Cathay Pacific
Dec 3
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R22 209
Cathay Pacific
Dec 3
JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R22 225
Etihad Airways
Dec 3
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R22 485
Etihad Airways
Dec 3
JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Dec 7
XMN
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R22 501

Flights to Kunming

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Etihad Airways
Nov 19
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 23
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R29 331
Etihad Airways
Nov 19
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 23
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R29 493
Etihad Airways
Nov 19
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 23
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R29 510
Etihad Airways
Nov 19
JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 23
KMG
41h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R29 526

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to China

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Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 21:50
JNB
-
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 9:10
PVG
-
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
R11 940Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 21:50
JNB
-
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 9:10
PVG
-
JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
R12 005Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
-
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:20
PVG
-
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
R12 329Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 9
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 15:25
JNB
-
PEK
35h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 16:15
PEK
-
JNB
38h 50m
1 stop
R12 784Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
-
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 6:10
PVG
-
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
R12 832Singapore Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Nov 5
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 22:20
JNB
-
PEK
18h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 16:15
PEK
-
JNB
38h 50m
1 stop
R12 913Emirates
Fri, Jul 17 - Thu, Jul 23
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:00
JNB
-
CAN
24h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
22:10 - 0:15
CAN
-
JNB
32h 05m
2 stops
R13 400Kenya Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 18:35
JNB
-
CAN
24h 30m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:55
CAN
-
JNB
19h 15m
2 stops
R13 838Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28
Air China Logo
10:10 - 20:05
JNB
-
SHA
27h 55m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
R15 558Air China
Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 9
Air China Logo
10:10 - 20:55
JNB
-
SHA
28h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
29h 45m
2 stops
R15 606Air China
Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 9

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R11 940

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 005

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/8

19:10-19:20

1 stop30h 10m

R12 329

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:20-15:25

1 stop35h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/9

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R12 784

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

16:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

R12 832

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB - PEK

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/7

7:25-16:15

1 stop38h 50m

R12 913

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

12:10-19:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 7/9

22:10-0:15

2 stops32h 05m

R13 400

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

12:05-18:35

2 stops24h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 28/11

21:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

R13 838

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:10-20:05

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/8

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R15 558

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:10-20:55

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/8

7:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R15 606

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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 China Southern, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways, with prices starting at R2 793, R5 502, and R6 645 respectively.

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Cheap China flight deals and tips

Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 089

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 940

Fastest flight time

20h 05m

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September
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 089 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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The best round-trip flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 940 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 20h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
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September has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 13% 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 64% 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 R35 595 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R12 624, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R72 102 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R34 123 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 July 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to China right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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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