What is the most punctual flight time for Shenzhen to South Africa flights?

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

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Air China, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Shenzhen according to our data. Air China is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from Shenzhen to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between Shenzhen and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 247 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shenzhen to South Africa?

Emirates is the most popular carrier operating from Shenzhen to South Africa

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shenzhen to South Africa flights?

According to our data, Air China have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?

As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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0:45 - 16:40SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:10 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

29h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

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Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

0:45 - 10:25SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:50 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 562Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

0:45 - 19:55SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:10 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

45h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R19 751Emirates

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

0:45 - 19:55SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:10 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

45h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R20 376Emirates

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

0:45 - 11:35SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:00 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

31h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R20 458Emirates

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13:05 - 12:40SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

31h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

R20 968Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

13:05 - 12:40SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:05 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

34h 55m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Singapore Changi

R21 018Multiple Airlines

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11:25 - 16:45SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl

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31h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

R21 545Multiple Airlines

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0:10 - 11:00SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:50 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SZX Shenzhen

27h 35m1 stop Johannesburg Lanseria

R23 849Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

15:05 - 13:00SZX Shenzhen-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Addis Ababa Bole

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27h 35m1 stop Johannesburg Lanseria

R24 869Multiple Airlines

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0:10 - 7:40SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30mdirect

10:20 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

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R18 022Air China

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

0:10 - 7:40SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30mdirect

10:10 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

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0:10 - 7:40SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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0:10 - 7:40SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30mdirect

10:10 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

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Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 6

20:55 - 8:15SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:20 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

13h 05mdirect

R18 319Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

20:55 - 8:15SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:10 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

13h 15mdirect

R18 319Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 6

20:55 - 8:15SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:20 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

13h 05mdirect

R18 368Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

0:45 - 20:35SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:15 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

17h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 770Emirates

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10

0:45 - 16:15SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:25 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

26h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 770Emirates

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0:45 - 20:35SZX Shenzhen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:50 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SZX Shenzhen

21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 770Emirates

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 8

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Malaysia Airlines flights from Shenzhen to South Africa

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Malaysia Airlines

Nov 4

SZX2:45Shenzhen

55h 10m

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JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

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SZX1:15Shenzhen

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Nov 4

SZX2:45Shenzhen

55h 10m

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JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

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R34 646

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Nov 4

SZX2:45Shenzhen

55h 10m

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JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m

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SZX1:15Shenzhen

R38 514

Emirates flights from Shenzhen to South Africa

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Nov 4

SZX0:45Shenzhen

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

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SZX22:00Shenzhen

R17 562

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Nov 24

SZX0:45Shenzhen

49h 10m

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CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Nov 29

CPT18:10Cape Town Intl

45h 50m

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SZX22:00Shenzhen

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SZX0:45Shenzhen

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Mon 9/11

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18:50-22:00

1 stop21h 10m

R17 562

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SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 29/11

18:10-22:00

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18:10-22:00

2 stops45h 50m

R20 376

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SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 24/11

0:45-11:35

1 stop40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

9:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

R20 458

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 28/10

13:05-12:40

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-2:10

2 stops31h 35m

R20 968

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Shenzhen

Wed 28/10

13:05-12:40

3 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

6:05-23:00

3 stops34h 55m

R21 018

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Wed 28/10

11:25-16:45

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-2:10

2 stops31h 35m

R21 545

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ShenzhenCape Town

SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Tue 27/10

0:10-11:00

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

19:50-5:25

1 stop27h 35m

R23 849

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX Shenzhen - CPT Cape Town Intl

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Wed 28/10

15:05-13:00

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

19:50-5:25

1 stop27h 35m

R24 869

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Shenzhen is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until October to fly from Shenzhen, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R0.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Shenzhen. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was R14 268. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Shenzhen to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R16 415. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Shenzhen to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Shenzhen - South Africa flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Shenzhen to South Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Shenzhen to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Shenzhen to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shenzhen to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R8 345
Fastest flight time	25h 20m
Direct flights	Thu and Fri
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Shenzhen in the past 72 hours is R8 345. The best return flight deal from Shenzhen to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 562.

The fastest flight from Shenzhen to South Africa takes 25h 20m

Direct flights go from Shenzhen to South Africa on Thursday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Shenzhen there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shenzhen to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?
As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shenzhen Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Shenzhen to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Shenzhen to South Africa is Airbus A350-900 (100,00% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Shenzhen to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom R13 701	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews		Search Air China flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 784	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 681 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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