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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to China

Which airlines fly to China?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Johannesburg 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 12 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to China delayed?

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between Johannesburg and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 212 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to China flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to China flights?

According to our data, Air China have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 24% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to China are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to China.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to China.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 8:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 389Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

14:05 - 22:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 9:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 437Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11

5:45 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

20h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

0:15 - 14:40CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R12 518TAAG

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24

14:30 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl

9:20 - 13:30CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 050Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23

8:20 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl

8:15 - 13:30CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 050Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

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

18h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 227Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

9:45 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:25 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 227Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

9:45 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 244Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31

18:50 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

37h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:40 - 16:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 292Emirates

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

16:40 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 10m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

0:15 - 4:15CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R58 555TAAG

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 7

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5:45 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

20h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

0:15 - 14:40CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R13 066TAAG

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3

5:45 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

20h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

0:15 - 4:15CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R13 227TAAG

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 24

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

22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:05 - 7:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R14 792Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

9:45 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

9:40 - 8:20CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 163Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

11:10 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 324Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

10:05 - 1:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

0:10 - 5:30CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Dubai Intl

R15 873Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9

13:45 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

16h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:40 - 19:20CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R16 663Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

13:45 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

37h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:40 - 19:20CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R16 921Singapore Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

10:10 - 23:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

20:05 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 115Air China

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

10:10 - 23:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

21:45 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

R17 115Air China

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

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Sept 9

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

2 stops

SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sept 15

SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 15m

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R13 485

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Oct 14

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 21

SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 10m

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JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 679

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Oct 14

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 21

SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 695

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Sept 7

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

1 stop

PEK15:25Beijing Capital

Sept 14

PEK16:40Beijing Capital

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 744

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Oct 15

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m

1 stop

PEK12:25Beijing Capital

Oct 21

PEK3:15Beijing Capital

34h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 792

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Sept 2

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

PVG17:50Shanghai Pu Dong

Sept 9

PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/10

9:20-13:30

2 stops34h 10m

R13 050

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

8:20-18:45

2 stops28h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 30/10

8:15-13:30

2 stops35h 15m

R13 050

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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22:20-22:20

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R13 227

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 227

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 244

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

18:50-14:45

1 stop37h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

0:40-16:35

1 stop21h 55m

R13 292

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

16:40-7:50

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 7/1

0:15-4:15

1 stop34h 00m

R58 555

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

If you are unable to visit China during the month of November, then departing from Johannesburg during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 308.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to China flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around R15 656 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Johannesburg for as low as R12 663 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 775
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
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The best one-way flight to China from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R6 775. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 389.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to China takes 15h 45m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to China?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to China?
As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 471	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 037 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 109	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 466 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom R9 236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 709	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 591 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 019	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,0 32 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R10 540	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 835	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R10 914	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 445 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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