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Flights to Guangzhou

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Kenya Airways
Jan 12
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Jan 19
CAN
44h 00m
3 stops
CPT
R11 869
Singapore Airlines
Feb 15
CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
CAN
Feb 22
CAN
28h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R12 064
Multiple Airlines
Nov 16
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 27
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 146
Multiple Airlines
Dec 14
JNB
21h 20m
2 stops
CAN
Dec 21
CAN
41h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 162
Kenya Airways
Nov 10
CPT
48h 15m
3 stops
CAN
Nov 17
CAN
21h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R12 211
TAAG
Oct 19
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 29
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 292
Multiple Airlines
Jan 11
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CAN
Jan 18
CAN
41h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R12 341
TAAG
Oct 19
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Oct 29
CAN
20h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 357
Multiple Airlines
Oct 19
JNB
28h 25m
2 stops
CAN
Nov 9
CAN
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R12 390
TAAG
Nov 2
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 12
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 471
TAAG
Nov 16
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 553
TAAG
Nov 16
JNB
33h 10m
1 stop
CAN
Nov 26
CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 569

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 9
CPT
21h 55m
2 stops
PVG
Feb 20
PVG
31h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R11 381
Qatar Airways
Nov 19
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 28
PVG
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 699
Singapore Airlines
Feb 22
CPT
29h 40m
2 stops
PVG
Sept 4
PVG
22h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R12 732
Qatar Airways
Oct 26
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 10
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R12 927
Qatar Airways
Nov 29
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Dec 6
PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R12 976
Qatar Airways
Nov 20
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 28
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R13 074
Qatar Airways
Nov 7
CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 14
PVG
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R13 334
Air China
Nov 2
JNB
31h 10m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 9
PVG
40h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R13 497
Etihad Airways
Nov 6
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 14
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 627
Etihad Airways
Nov 5
JNB
17h 25m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 17
PVG
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 660
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 18
PVG
42h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R13 725
Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
PVG
Nov 12
PVG
30h 05m
3 stops
JNB
R13 741

Flights to Beijing

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Singapore Airlines
Mar 2
CPT
22h 10m
2 stops
PEK
Mar 9
PEK
22h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R12 536
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CPT
20h 10m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 10
PKX
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R12 618
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CPT
20h 10m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 10
PKX
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R12 716
Qatar Airways
Dec 24
JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
PKX
Dec 30
PKX
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 123
Multiple Airlines
Nov 8
JNB
36h 25m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 15
PKX
30h 40m
3 stops
JNB
R13 155
Emirates
Nov 8
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 15
PEK
39h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 269
Qatar Airways
Oct 26
JNB
19h 00m
1 stop
PKX
Nov 1
PKX
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 334
Emirates
Nov 7
JNB
34h 30m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 14
PEK
19h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 367
Emirates
Nov 23
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 26
PEK
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 416
Qatar Airways
Oct 25
JNB
19h 00m
1 stop
PKX
Oct 31
PKX
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 432
Emirates
Oct 26
JNB
18h 15m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 1
PEK
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 464
Emirates
Nov 23
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
PEK
Nov 30
PEK
19h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 546

Flights to Shenzhen

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Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
38h 00m
2 stops
SZX
Nov 15
SZX
29h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R15 874
Air China
Oct 14
JNB
13h 15m
SZX
Oct 27
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R16 216
Multiple Airlines
Oct 14
JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
SZX
Oct 28
SZX
38h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R16 574
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
13h 15m
SZX
Nov 15
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R16 884
Air China
Nov 9
JNB
13h 15m
SZX
Nov 15
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R16 949
Singapore Airlines
Oct 19
JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
SZX
Nov 10
SZX
36h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R16 981
Multiple Airlines
Oct 14
JNB
28h 15m
3 stops
SZX
Oct 28
SZX
38h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R16 998
Air China
Feb 1
JNB
13h 15m
SZX
Feb 4
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R17 291
Emirates
Nov 7
CPT
20h 00m
1 stop
SZX
Nov 13
SZX
23h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R17 323
Air China
Oct 14
JNB
13h 15m
SZX
Nov 4
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R17 388
Air China
Jan 2
JNB
13h 05m
SZX
Jan 8
SZX
13h 30m
JNB
R17 470
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
SZX
Oct 24
SZX
24h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R17 730

Flights to Kunming

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Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
31h 30m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 12
KMG
29h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R14 832
Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
31h 30m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 12
KMG
30h 10m
3 stops
JNB
R15 728
Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 12
KMG
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 907
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
31h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 291
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
31h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 339
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
31h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 470
Etihad Airways
Nov 12
JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
31h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R17 535
Multiple Airlines
Nov 2
JNB
27h 30m
3 stops
KMG
Nov 12
KMG
30h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R17 763
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 612
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 677
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 824
Air China
Nov 12
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
KMG
Nov 16
KMG
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R20 905

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10:40 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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8:20 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 381Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20
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10:40 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:50 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 381Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 869Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
27h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 146Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27
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
8:30 - 3:55CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R12 146Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 - 18:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Victoria Falls
R12 211Kenya Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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 292TAAG
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
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 357TAAG
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 699Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 927Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/2

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R11 381

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/2

13:50-9:25

2 stops25h 35m

R11 381

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

12:20-18:35

3 stops48h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 19/1

21:40-11:40

3 stops44h 00m

R11 869

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

8:20-17:50

2 stops27h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 27/11

8:30-3:55

2 stops25h 25m

R12 146

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-17:50

2 stops21h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 27/11

8:30-3:55

2 stops25h 25m

R12 146

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:20-18:35

3 stops48h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 17/11

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R12 211

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 29/10

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 292

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 29/10

0:15-14:40

1 stop20h 25m

R12 357
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/11

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 699

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 927

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Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 398

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 381

Fastest flight time

19h 00m

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The best one-way flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 398 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Daxing Intl).
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The best return flight price to China from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 381 (Cape Town Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to China from South Africa takes 19h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Beijing Daxing Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to China, with a 2% 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 57% 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 R25 898 for a flight to China. However, our users found flights to China for R9 746, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R57 288 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to China will get, whereas anything for R24 346 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 15 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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