Which airlines fly to Beijing?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 55% 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 South Africa to Beijing?

Emirates and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Beijing

How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Beijing depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing Capital Airport is 18h on average, while flying from Cape Town to Beijing Capital Airport is 22h on average. Beijing Capital Airport is the most popular airport in Beijing.

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

As of September 2026, 6 flights take off from South Africa and land in Beijing each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Beijing are updated daily.

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

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

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

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 South Africa to Beijing.

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

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

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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 321Emirates

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

22:20 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 435Emirates

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 3

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 298Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

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 916Cathay Pacific

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 30

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 340Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

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 356Egyptair

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 30

10:40 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:55 - 9:25PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 812Singapore Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Jul 20

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

R16 040Air 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 919Air China

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

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 642Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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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 948Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

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

22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

6:45 - 10:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R23 482Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

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

22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

0:40 - 0:15PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R24 524Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

19:10 - 9:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 05m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Shanghai Pu Dong

16:40 - 20:35PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R26 055Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

6:30 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 55m2 stops Cape Town Intl Dubai Intl

6:45 - 10:55PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R26 511Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

0:10 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

17:05 - 13:30PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Addis Ababa Bole

R29 914Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

20:00 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:05 - 13:30PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Addis Ababa Bole

R33 774Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

10:40 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

0:05 - 9:25PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R39 343Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

13:15 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 17:30PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl

R41 932Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

14:30 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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R44 505Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 995. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in February, then you should wait until January to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 027.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around R14 554 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 South Africa for as low as R11 220 on momondo.

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The best one-way flight to Beijing from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 354. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 321.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Beijing?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Beijing are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Beijing?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Beijing.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Beijing?
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 South Africa to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Beijing 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 Beijing. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Air China	PriceFrom R9 615	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 933	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 344	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 515	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 554	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R14 942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 487 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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