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Flights to Guangzhou

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Kenya Airways
Nov 23
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
44h 00m
3 stops
CPT
R11 653
Kenya Airways
Nov 20
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 30
CAN
21h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 250
Multiple Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
21h 20m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 23
CAN
25h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 491
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
24h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R12 540
Kenya Airways
Feb 5
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Feb 13
CAN
44h 00m
3 stops
CPT
R12 588
Kenya Airways
Nov 20
CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
CAN
Dec 1
CAN
31h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 636
Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 9
CAN
25h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 652
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
JNB
37h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Oct 23
CAN
40h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R12 765
Multiple Airlines
Oct 15
JNB
37h 55m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 2
CAN
25h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 894
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
CPT
54h 35m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 28
CAN
44h 00m
3 stops
CPT
R13 007
Kenya Airways
Oct 1
CPT
48h 45m
3 stops
CAN
Oct 8
CAN
55h 25m
3 stops
CPT
R13 184
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 18
CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 233

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways
Sept 29
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 6
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 201
Qatar Airways
Nov 4
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 25
PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 266
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 18
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 314
Qatar Airways
Sept 30
JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 8
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 395
Qatar Airways
Sept 29
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 17
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R12 507
Qatar Airways
Nov 1
CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 15
PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R12 620
Qatar Airways
Nov 24
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 26
PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R12 685
Qatar Airways
Dec 5
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 12
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 814
Etihad Airways
Oct 1
JNB
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 11
PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 039
Qatar Airways
Nov 30
JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 4
PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 152
Qatar Airways
Sept 15
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 15
PVG
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 281
Qatar Airways
Aug 31
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG
Sept 6
PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 329

Flights to Beijing

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Emirates
Oct 1
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 7
PEK
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 184
Emirates
Jan 17
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Jan 21
PEK
33h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 233
Emirates
Sept 30
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 7
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 281
Emirates
Sept 21
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 7
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 313
Emirates
Sept 21
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 7
PEK
19h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 346
Emirates
Nov 27
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 30
PEK
33h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 362
Emirates
Oct 19
JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 28
PEK
39h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 474
Emirates
Sept 30
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 6
PEK
34h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 539
China Eastern
Oct 22
JNB
25h 30m
2 stops
PEK
Oct 29
PEK
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R14 022
Turkish Airlines
Nov 26
CPT
31h 40m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 2
PEK
41h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R14 619
Turkish Airlines
Nov 29
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Dec 6
PEK
32h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 683
Cathay Pacific
Oct 3
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
PEK
Oct 10
PEK
27h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 748

Flights to Xiamen

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 15
JNB
40h 45m
1 stop
XMN
Feb 24
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 539
Air China
Aug 31
JNB
24h 20m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 23
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R15 118
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R15 538
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R15 570
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R15 618
Air China
Nov 20
JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
XMN
Nov 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R15 666
Air China
Aug 31
JNB
32h 20m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 15
XMN
30h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R16 118
Air China
Feb 15
JNB
25h 15m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 24
XMN
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R16 198
Air China
Feb 12
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 24
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R16 617
Singapore Airlines
Feb 14
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
XMN
Feb 21
XMN
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R16 795
Air China
Feb 12
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Feb 21
XMN
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 101
Air China
Aug 31
JNB
41h 35m
2 stops
XMN
Sept 10
XMN
27h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R17 165

Flights to Kunming

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Air China
Nov 26
JNB
43h 20m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 585
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 617
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 666
Air China
Aug 31
JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
KMG
Sept 12
KMG
41h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R16 698
Air China
Aug 31
JNB
46h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 12
KMG
41h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R17 165
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R17 198
Singapore Airlines
Aug 31
JNB
23h 35m
1 stop
KMG
Sept 15
KMG
22h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R17 987
Multiple Airlines
Sept 1
JNB
31h 05m
2 stops
KMG
Sept 15
KMG
22h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R18 858
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
41h 55m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R18 890
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 212
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 245
Air China
Nov 26
JNB
29h 35m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 29
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R19 309

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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 - 11:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 00m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 653Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 9:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 201Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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 - 13:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R12 250Kenya Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30
Qatar Airways Logo
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 266Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 491Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 540Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23
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 039Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 11
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 22:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
0:40 - 16:15PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 184Emirates
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 22:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital
30h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 20:35PEK  Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 233Emirates
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 00m1 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 346Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

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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

Mon 30/11

21:40-11:40

3 stops44h 00m

R11 653

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 201

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/11

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R12 250

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

R12 266

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-17:50

2 stops21h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 23/11

8:15-3:55

2 stops25h 40m

R12 491

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:20-18:45

2 stops28h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

9:20-3:55

2 stops24h 35m

R12 540
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

Sun 11/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 039

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/10

0:40-16:15

1 stop21h 35m

R13 184

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/10

7:25-20:35

1 stop19h 10m

R13 233

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 346

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 641

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 201

Fastest flight time

19h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 641 (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 201 (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 16% 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 59% 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 R18 833 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 678, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R63 246 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R17 544 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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