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Cheap Flights to China

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 653
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 117
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR12 670
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 653
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 117
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR12 670

Book Cheap China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to China

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:50JNB-PVG
21h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20PVG-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
R12 117Etihad Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 23:20JNB-PVG
31h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
19:00 - 7:40PVG-JNB
42h 40m2 stops
R12 376Air China
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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 22:20JNB-PVG
20h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R12 878Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 9:30JNB-CAN
31h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:20 - 18:35CAN-JNB
23h 15m1 stop
R12 930Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 27
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 14:40JNB-PVG
23h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:15PVG-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
R13 725Qatar Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 8:55JNB-CAN
15h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:15 - 7:25CAN-JNB
15h 10m1 stop
R13 777Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 8:55JNB-CAN
15h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:15 - 7:25CAN-JNB
15h 10m1 stop
R13 828Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:25JNB-CAN
18h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:55 - 15:35CAN-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
R14 001Qatar Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 13
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 22:30JNB-PEK
27h 05m1 stop
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0:40 - 20:35PEK-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R15 505Emirates
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Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, May 21
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:45CPT-PEK
19h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
0:40 - 16:50PEK-CPT
22h 10m1 stop
R17 545Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to China

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to China?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to China from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Shenzhen, at R13 169 return. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R13 169.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to China is January, when tickets cost R11 547 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 387 and R16 024 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to China, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Shenzhen Airport (SZX), with an average flight price of R11 825.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR6 845
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to China?

    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 South Africa to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to China?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to China?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to China?

    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 from South Africa to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as R14 524. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R15 327 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost R14 010 on average. Morning departures are around 21% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R18 245.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • Looking for cheap airfare to China? 25% of our users found return tickets to China for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R22 409
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest China flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3404 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,3Crew
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

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