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 52% 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?

China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to 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.

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 Cape Town to Beijing Capital Airport is 20h 30m on average, while flying from Johannesburg to Beijing Capital Airport is 22h 20m on average. Beijing Capital Airport is the most popular airport in Beijing.

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 7 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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12:35 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:25 - 17:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 855Qatar Airways

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20:20 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

36h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:45 - 8:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 165Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

13:25 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:50 - 16:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 279Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

13:45 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:25 - 15:35PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 279Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 30

22:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

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6:50 - 20:30PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

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9:50 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

31h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

19:45 - 8:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 703China Eastern

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

9:50 - 8:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

16h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:45 - 8:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 550Etihad Airways

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9:45 - 9:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

17h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:40 - 8:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 218Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

10:20 - 10:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

18h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

12:30 - 7:40PEK Beijing Capital-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Shenzhen

R15 348Air China

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

10:20 - 10:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PEK Beijing Capital

18h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

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40h 10m2 stops Hangzhou Shenzhen

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Nov 5

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 25m

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Dec 12

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Nov 19

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m

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PEK21:00Beijing Capital

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Nov 1

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

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PEK19:30Beijing Capital

17h 55m

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R15 397

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Nov 1

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

1 stop

PEK17:20Beijing Capital

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PEK15:20Beijing Capital

22h 05m

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R15 576

Cathay Pacific

Oct 13

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m

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Nov 27

PKX16:15Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

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1:25-17:25

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:20-14:45

1 stop36h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 15/11

7:45-8:25

3 stops30h 40m

R13 165

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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13:25-14:45

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Sat 7/11

22:15-14:45

1 stop34h 30m

Beijing Capital

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6:50-20:30

1 stop19h 40m

R13 377

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

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9:50-8:45

1 stop16h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 31/12

19:45-8:25

1 stop18h 40m

R14 550

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

JNBPKX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

9:45-9:05

1 stop17h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

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19:40-8:25

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R15 218

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:20-10:45

1 stop18h 25m

Beijing Capital

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12:30-7:40

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R15 348

JohannesburgBeijing

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PEK Beijing Capital

JNBPEK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

10:20-10:45

1 stop18h 25m

Beijing Capital

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21:30-7:40

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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 R13 002. 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 230.

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 574 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 226 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 403
Fastest flight time	18h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Beijing from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 403. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 855.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Beijing takes 18h 00m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Beijing. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Beijing.

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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 7 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 652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 938	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 608 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 351	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 664 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R14 950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 494 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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