R6 948 Find Cheap Flights to China

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stopsR11 644
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 390
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR9 518
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stopsR11 644
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 390
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR9 518

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to China

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 14:40
JNB
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PEK
36h 50m
1 stop
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0:05 - 18:35
PEK
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JNB
24h 30m
1 stop
R9 518Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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19:50 - 7:15
JNB
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PEK
29h 25m
1 stop
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0:05 - 18:35
PEK
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JNB
24h 30m
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R10 327Singapore Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Jun 15
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12:35 - 14:40
CPT
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PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
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0:35 - 17:30
PVG
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CPT
22h 55m
1 stop
R11 961Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 5:50
JNB
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CAN
24h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:15 - 13:05
CAN
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JNB
37h 50m
1 stop
R12 104Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:25
JNB
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CAN
18h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:55 - 15:25
CAN
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JNB
20h 30m
1 stop
R12 151Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:50
JNB
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CAN
33h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:45 - 20:10
CAN
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JNB
18h 25m
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R12 421Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 20 - Wed, Apr 1
Air China Logo
10:10 - 10:25
JNB
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SHA
18h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 15m
2 stops
R12 484Air China
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, Jul 7
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:40
JNB
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PVG
30h 30m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:10 - 7:40
PVG
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JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R12 580Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 27
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13:25 - 14:45
JNB
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PEK
19h 20m
1 stop
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6:50 - 20:35
PEK
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JNB
19h 45m
1 stop
R12 659Emirates
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
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13:40 - 14:45
CPT
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PEK
19h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:50 - 16:45
PEK
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CPT
39h 55m
1 stop
R13 706Emirates
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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 R12 227 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 R12 227.

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 May, when tickets cost R13 309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 356 and R15 134 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 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 R9 449.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR6 948
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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 Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 719. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are R17 333 on average.

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 R23 493
  • 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.
8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1440 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Boarding
8,6Crew
7,8Food
Airline reviews

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

10,0 ExcellentDulcie, Jan 2026
HKG - SIN
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

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

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

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.

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The crew, pilots and flight attendants were all amazing. What could be better is reinforcing that seats cannot be reclined at departure and landing. I had a person seated in front of me who had her seat all the way inclined, including during take-off - after the crew asked her to seat upright. Cathay Pacific should reinforce this safety request and perhaps penalize those who don't follow it. I felt very unsafe with this person limiting my space and perhaps putting my life in danger in the "unlikely" case of an emergency.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

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.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

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

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.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

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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