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.

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

6 flights are operational weekly from Johannesburg to China 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.

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

TAAG, Qatar Airways, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to China

Which airlines fly to China?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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 56% 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.

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.

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 September 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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23:00 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

36h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl

8:30 - 3:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 387Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

8:20 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

27h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl

8:30 - 20:10CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 403Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25

13:45 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 675Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

13:45 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 15:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 707Qatar Airways

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

17:00 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

19h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:40 - 10:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 995Kenya Airways

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 19

13:40 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

37h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:30 - 6:10CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 027Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 15

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 059Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

9:50 - 9:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 139Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Mar 17

13:40 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:30 - 6:10CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 411Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

12:05 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

24h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:40 - 10:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R13 651Kenya Airways

Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 19

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20:25 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

38h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 299Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15

20:25 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:50 - 19:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

R14 324Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13

18:35 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R14 324Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13

19:10 - 1:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

24h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

5:55 - 20:35CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R14 996Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

11:10 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 7:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 428Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

11:10 - 23:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 7:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 684Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13

10:10 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

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

39h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

R17 348Air China

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

17:00 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

20h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22:10 - 15:50CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R17 412Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Oct 13

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

18h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

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

19h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

R18 165Air China

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

1:15 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

35h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22:10 - 10:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R20 277Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 22

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Oct 12

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

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Oct 28

SHA14:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Oct 12

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

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SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 28

SHA8:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 45m

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R13 732

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Oct 12

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

PVG17:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Oct 28

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 20m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 748

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Sept 15

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

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PEK15:25Beijing Capital

Sept 22

PEK16:40Beijing Capital

21h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 644

Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m

1 stop

PEK12:25Beijing Capital

Oct 29

PEK15:20Beijing Capital

22h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 660

Cathay Pacific

Sept 21

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

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PEK10:45Beijing Capital

Sept 28

PEK19:40Beijing Capital

18h 15m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R12 707

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

17:00-18:35

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Tue 19/1

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R12 995

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9:45-10:05

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 059

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/3

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 139

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:40-12:10

1 stop16h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 13/2

13:30-6:10

1 stop22h 40m

R13 411

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

12:05-18:35

2 stops24h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 19/12

21:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

R13 651

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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 171.

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 563 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 755 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 498
Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in China	238 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R6 498. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 387.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to China takes 16h 30m

Direct flights go from Johannesburg to China on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

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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 September 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 260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 555	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 045	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 478 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom R9 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 164 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 599 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R9 940	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,0 32 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R10 457	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 749	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 534 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R10 791	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 448 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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