How long does it take to fly to Guangzhou?

Flight times from South Africa to Guangzhou vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg and flying into Guangzhou (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 45m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Guangzhou is flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou, which will take roughly 19h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

China Eastern, Kenya Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun

Which airlines fly to Guangzhou?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Guangzhou from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Guangzhou. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Guangzhou on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport refresh daily.

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

As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

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

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 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R7 710 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Guangzhou in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Guangzhou

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Guangzhou

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

9:45 - 1:20

JNB

CAN

33h 35m

2 stops

5:55 - 8:20

CAN

JNB

32h 25m

2 stops

R13 334Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16

12:35 - 14:25

CPT

CAN

19h 50m

1 stop

0:55 - 17:25

CAN

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R13 500Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

14:25 - 18:35

CPT

CAN

22h 10m

3 stops

21:40 - 13:35

CAN

CPT

21h 55m

3 stops

R13 516Kenya Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 1

14:05 - 15:30

JNB

CAN

19h 25m

1 stop

1:35 - 15:20

CAN

JNB

19h 45m

1 stop

R13 599Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

14:05 - 15:30

JNB

CAN

19h 25m

1 stop

1:35 - 15:20

CAN

JNB

19h 45m

1 stop

R13 632Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

14:05 - 15:30

JNB

CAN

19h 25m

1 stop

1:35 - 15:20

CAN

JNB

19h 45m

1 stop

R13 682Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

12:35 - 14:25

CPT

CAN

19h 50m

1 stop

0:55 - 17:25

CAN

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R13 698Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 12

13:45 - 12:10

JNB

CAN

16h 25m

1 stop

13:25 - 19:20

CAN

JNB

35h 55m

1 stop

R13 781Singapore Airlines

Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 9

20:25 - 12:10

JNB

CAN

33h 45m

1 stop

1:20 - 19:20

CAN

JNB

24h 00m

1 stop

R13 798Singapore Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 11

6:00 - 18:35

CPT

CAN

54h 35m

3 stops

21:40 - 22:05

CAN

CPT

30h 25m

2 stops

R13 880Kenya Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 15

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Guangzhou

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Guangzhou flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

Jul 26

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m

1 stop

CAN12:10Guangzhou Baiyun

Aug 9

CAN13:25Guangzhou Baiyun

35h 55m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 781

Singapore Airlines

Aug 3

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

1 stop

CAN12:10Guangzhou Baiyun

Aug 11

CAN1:20Guangzhou Baiyun

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 798

Singapore Airlines

Aug 18

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

CAN9:25Guangzhou Baiyun

Aug 30

CAN1:20Guangzhou Baiyun

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 996

China Eastern flights from South Africa to Guangzhou

Our best China Eastern deals on South Africa to Guangzhou flight tickets

China Eastern

Oct 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

2 stops

CAN16:10Guangzhou Baiyun

Nov 6

CAN9:00Guangzhou Baiyun

29h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 244

China Eastern

Oct 14

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

2 stops

CAN18:45Guangzhou Baiyun

Oct 21

CAN13:05Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 641

China Eastern

Nov 15

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

2 stops

CAN16:10Guangzhou Baiyun

Nov 28

CAN7:30Guangzhou Baiyun

30h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 072

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-1:20

2 stops33h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 16/9

5:55-8:20

2 stops32h 25m

R13 334

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-14:25

1 stop19h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/11

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

R13 500

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 1/12

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R13 516

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:05-15:30

1 stop19h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

1:35-15:20

1 stop19h 45m

R13 599

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:05-15:30

1 stop19h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

1:35-15:20

1 stop19h 45m

R13 632

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:05-15:30

1 stop19h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

1:35-15:20

1 stop19h 45m

R13 682

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-14:25

1 stop19h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 12/12

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

R13 698

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

13:45-12:10

1 stop16h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 9/8

13:25-19:20

1 stop35h 55m

R13 781

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/8

1:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

R13 798

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/12

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R13 880

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Guangzhou

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Guangzhou. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 401. If you aren’t able to travel to Guangzhou during the month of November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 079.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Guangzhou from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Guangzhou for around R15 324 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Guangzhou from South Africa for as low as R12 441 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Guangzhou flight.

Cheap South Africa to Guangzhou flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to Guangzhou

Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from South Africa to Guangzhou takes 15h 45m

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

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Guangzhou

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?
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 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Guangzhou

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Guangzhou with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 301	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 541 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R10 810	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R11 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 026	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 011 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R11 142	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 352	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R11 378	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 426 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R12 490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 223 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 371 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 452 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

Dongguan

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Guangzhou?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from South Africa to Guangzhou . Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from South Africa to Guangzhou with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Guangzhou from South Africa which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Guangzhou?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Guangzhou from South Africa.

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to Guangzhou right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for South Africa to Guangzhou flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.