Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg, Air China or Emirates?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg are Air China and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R18 088 and an overall rating of 7,4, Air China is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 974 and an overall rating of 8,1.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Shenzhen generally make it to Johannesburg in 13h 30m. The flying distance between the two cities is 17 179 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Shenzhen and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Shenzhen and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 13h 30m. The most common departure time is 0:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R8 772 for a one-way ticket and R15 271 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Shenzhen, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhen airport is called Shenzhen and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Shenzhen at 0:10 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:40.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 0:10 and lands at 7:40.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Shenzhen and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Air China. The best return deal found from Air China for the route is R13 326.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shenzhen to Johannesburg flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shenzhen and Johannesburg.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost R0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 954 and R20 586 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Shenzhen is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Shenzhen with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Shenzhen up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

How often are flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shenzhen and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 321 minutes.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air China have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shenzhen and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shenzhen to Johannesburg were found on China Eastern (R15 271) and Emirates (R16 440).

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R16 853 on average.

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air China, followed by Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

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