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R11 159 Cheap flights to China

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Ethiopian Air
Jul 24
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 14
CAN
37h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R11 159
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Ethiopian Air
Jul 24
JNB
22h 15m
1 stop
CAN
Aug 2
CAN
28h 40m
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JNB
R11 195
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 12
JNB
36h 45m
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CAN
Oct 23
CAN
28h 40m
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JNB
R11 477
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Ethiopian Air
Jul 15
JNB
22h 15m
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CAN
Jul 29
CAN
20h 55m
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JNB
R11 512
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Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB
18h 00m
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CAN
Aug 14
CAN
26h 40m
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JNB
R11 583
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Qatar Airways
Sept 25
JNB
19h 35m
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CAN
Oct 1
CAN
20h 35m
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JNB
R11 600
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Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB
19h 35m
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CAN
Aug 13
CAN
20h 35m
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JNB
R11 688
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Singapore Airlines
Sept 9
JNB
31h 30m
1 stop
CAN
Sept 16
CAN
35h 10m
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JNB
R12 182
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Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB
19h 35m
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CAN
Aug 13
CAN
20h 35m
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JNB
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Qatar Airways
Dec 25
JNB
18h 40m
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CAN
Dec 30
CAN
20h 40m
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JNB
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Qatar Airways
Jul 22
JNB
18h 00m
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CAN
Aug 5
CAN
26h 40m
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JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Sept 1
JNB
34h 20m
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CAN
Sept 11
CAN
23h 15m
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JNB
R12 852
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Singapore Airlines
Nov 11
JNB
20h 30m
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PVG
Nov 24
PVG
24h 25m
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JNB
R11 812
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Singapore Airlines
Nov 11
JNB
28h 40m
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Nov 24
PVG
24h 25m
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R11 882
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Singapore Airlines
Jul 29
JNB
35h 35m
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PVG
Aug 5
PVG
34h 05m
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JNB
R12 852
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Singapore Airlines
Nov 11
JNB
20h 30m
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PVG
Nov 25
PVG
32h 10m
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Air China
Aug 13
JNB
21h 45m
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PVG
Aug 23
PVG
45h 15m
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JNB
R12 887
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Air China
Aug 13
JNB
29h 45m
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SHA
Aug 23
SHA
41h 15m
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R12 887
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Qatar Airways
Oct 10
JNB
20h 25m
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PVG
Oct 16
PVG
21h 35m
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Singapore Airlines
Aug 13
JNB
20h 55m
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PVG
Aug 22
PVG
24h 00m
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JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Jul 29
JNB
28h 45m
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PVG
Aug 4
PVG
24h 00m
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JNB
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Air China
Oct 31
JNB
31h 10m
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PVG
Nov 4
PVG
30h 20m
1 stop
JNB
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Multiple Airlines
Oct 10
JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Oct 17
PVG
22h 55m
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JNB
R14 879
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 11
JNB
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA
Nov 25
SHA
21h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 056
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China Eastern
Aug 20
JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Sept 18
PEK
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R12 869
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Cathay Pacific
Jul 20
JNB
27h 05m
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PEK
Jul 27
PEK
25h 35m
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JNB
R13 698
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 23
JNB
22h 05m
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PEK
Oct 27
PEK
20h 55m
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 6
JNB
29h 05m
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PEK
Aug 16
PEK
19h 00m
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China Eastern
Sept 15
JNB
32h 00m
2 stops
PEK
Sept 20
PEK
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Aug 6
JNB
21h 10m
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PEK
Aug 15
PEK
24h 30m
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JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Sept 15
JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 19
PEK
24h 30m
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JNB
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China Eastern
Aug 14
JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Aug 21
PEK
26h 50m
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JNB
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Air China
Sept 15
JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
PEK
Sept 20
PEK
40h 40m
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JNB
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Air China
Sept 15
JNB
26h 15m
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PEK
Sept 20
PEK
40h 40m
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JNB
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Air China
Aug 6
JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
PEK
Aug 16
PEK
40h 40m
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Air China
Aug 20
JNB
18h 45m
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PEK
Sept 18
PEK
19h 10m
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to China

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to China

Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:05JNB-CAN
30h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:15 - 13:05CAN-JNB
37h 50m1 stop
R11 159Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 3:05JNB-CAN
22h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:15 - 3:55CAN-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
R11 195Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:55JNB-CAN
18h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:10CAN-JNB
26h 40m1 stop
R11 583Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 15:30JNB-CAN
19h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 - 16:10CAN-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R11 600Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:20JNB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R11 812Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 6:30JNB-PVG
28h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R11 882Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 21:05JNB-CAN
27h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:20 - 7:40CAN-JNB
15h 20m1 stop
R13 557Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 20:25JNB-PEK
27h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 - 7:40PEK-JNB
25h 35m1 stop
R13 698Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 27
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 15:25JNB-PEK
23h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 10:15PEK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R15 091Emirates
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 15:30JNB-PVG
23h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:15 - 5:30PVG-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
R15 161Emirates
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 15

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China flights insights and trends

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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, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting at R1 902, R3 012, and R5 804 respectively.
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Cheapest flights to cities in China

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Cheap China flight deals and tips

Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 404

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 159

Fastest flight time

18h 00m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 404 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
The best round-trip flight price to China from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 159 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 18h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guangzhou Baiyun).
December has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 6% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to China

Which airlines fly to China?

What is the most popular airport in China to fly to?

How much are flights to China?

You can expect to spend an average of R23 541 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 141, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R65 813 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R21 486 or less is considered a good deal.

What is the best day of the week to fly to China?

Flying to China on a Wednesday or Sunday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to China is on a Saturday.

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?

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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Popular Flights to China

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo

Cheapest flight routes to China

These routes have the cheapest flights to China found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgGuangzhou15h 50mR11 054
JohannesburgShanghai20h 30mR12 852
Cape TownGuangzhou18h 50mR13 663
JohannesburgBeijing20h 00mR13 821
Sun City ResortShanghai28h 10mR14 879
Cape TownShanghai20h 25mR16 642
Cape TownBeijing20h 20mR17 312
JohannesburgXiamen17h 45mR20 873
JohannesburgKunming38h 50mR33 478