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.

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

Emirates and China Eastern are the most popular carriers 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.

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.

R8 325 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing in 2026/27

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13:30 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:25 - 16:15PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 275Emirates

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

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

30h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:40 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 372Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

18:50 - 7:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:40 - 22:25PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R14 249Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

11:10 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:00 - 7:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 287Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

11:00 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:00 - 7:25PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 320Cathay Pacific

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

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

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

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

29h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 531China Eastern

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

10:10 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m2 stops Shenzhen Yichun Mingyueshan Air

18:30 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

R15 985Air China

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

10:10 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m2 stops Shenzhen Yichun Mingyueshan Air

17:30 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

R16 861Air China

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

42h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

40h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

R22 282Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

14:30 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 19:05PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lusaka

R33 642Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

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18:35 - 5:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:30 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

R16 277Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

18:35 - 5:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:15 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m2 stops Yichun Mingyueshan Air Shenzhen

R16 975Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

13:30 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 880Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

10:05 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 05m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Shanghai Pu Dong

20:00 - 8:15PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R21 649Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

13:30 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:40 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 314Emirates

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

10:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 12:30PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Victoria Seychelles Intl

R23 093Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

10:00 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 20m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

0:40 - 10:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R34 047Emirates

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

8:20 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 13:30PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R64 265Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

10:15 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

49h 05m2 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 13:30PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R85 946Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

10:15 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

49h 05m2 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 11:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka

R148 588Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

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Oct 26

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

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Oct 25

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Oct 26

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R20 269

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Sept 30

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 15m

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Oct 22

PEK10:00Beijing Capital

27h 55m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 287

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Dec 1

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

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Dec 15

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27h 25m

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Oct 18

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Oct 23

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Wed 30/9

10:10-18:15

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Beijing Capital

Thu 8/10

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R16 861

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Wed 7/10

13:45-14:40

1 stop42h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/10

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R22 282

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Fri 30/10

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Thu 5/11

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R33 642

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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 788 to R15 579.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 275.

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 285. 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 934.

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 504 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 181 on momondo.

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Best price found	R8 325
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 325. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 275.

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 582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 165 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 899	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 601 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 511	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 660 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R14 890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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