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Only Air China operates flights between Shenzhen and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 534 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with R14 668 for direct.

Connecting flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 35% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Saturday is the cheapest day at R11 308 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R18 245 – a R6 937 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 29 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:10 and lands at 13:40
• Latest: departs at 0:10 and lands at 13:40.

The flight takes about 13h 30m.

A direct flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 13h 30m, covering 17 179 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R10 429.

Air China is the only airline operating Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 34m, compared to 23h 19m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours behind Shenzhen (South Africa Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Shenzhen to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R13 525 to R17 534, with an average of R14 495 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 525 counts as a good deal.