What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Johannesburg to Beijing

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Beijing on average per week?

6 flights are operational weekly from Johannesburg to Beijing as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Beijing?

Emirates, Air China and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from Johannesburg according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Beijing. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Beijing on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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 from Johannesburg to Beijing.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:25 - 22:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:50 - 16:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 517Emirates

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

22:20 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:50 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 517Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

9:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

11:30 - 8:20PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 102China Eastern

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

11:00 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

19h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:25 - 7:25PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R14 882Cathay Pacific

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 30

21:45 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 35m1 stop Cairo

0:45 - 7:10PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 25m1 stop Cairo

R15 321Egyptair

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 30

11:00 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

18h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

19:30 - 7:25PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 353Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

10:10 - 10:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

18h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

22:00 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 40m2 stops Chengdu Shenzhen

R17 465Air China

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

10:10 - 10:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

18h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

14:30 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 10m2 stops Zhengzhou Shenzhen

R18 196Air China

Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 31

20:25 - 7:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:55 - 19:20PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

R21 592Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

20:25 - 7:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:55 - 19:20PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

R21 624Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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30h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:25 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 066Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

8:20 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 00m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

7:25 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 940Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

11:10 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:45 - 7:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m2 stops Chengdu Hong Kong Intl

R25 361Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

8:45 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

38h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:30 - 8:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Frankfurt am Main

R26 482Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

22:20 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 40m3 stops Dubai Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 - 10:15PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dubai Intl

R27 441Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

8:45 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

38h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:00 - 8:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R27 489Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

11:10 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:05 - 7:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R77 123Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

8:20 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 00m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

7:25 - 7:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

54h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R85 636Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

7:40 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 40m2 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl

7:25 - 9:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

56h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka

R104 710Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

17:00 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 20m2 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl

0:40 - 20:25PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R141 558Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

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Dec 1

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m

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R20 065

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Nov 10

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

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PEK7:00Beijing Capital

Nov 17

PEK8:40Beijing Capital

43h 45m

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JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 451

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m

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PEK0:50Beijing Capital

27h 35m

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R18 781

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Mon 12/10

10:10-10:55

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2 stops47h 10m

R18 196

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Wed 7/10

20:25-7:15

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Beijing Capital

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R21 592

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

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Wed 7/10

20:25-7:15

1 stop28h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/10

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1 stop40h 25m

R21 624

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Beijing?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 892 to R16 377.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 517.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 526. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in January, then you should wait until November to fly from Johannesburg, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 916.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around R14 533 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Beijing from Johannesburg for as low as R11 194 on momondo.

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Best price found	R8 107
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Beijing from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R8 107. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 517.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Beijing takes 19h 20m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Beijing.

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How far is Johannesburg to Beijing by plane?
The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Beijing is 11698,5 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?
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 from Johannesburg to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air China	PriceFrom R9 624	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 531 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 525	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R14 907	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 490 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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