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Cheapest flight ticket found	$1,223
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	13 hrs, 8 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	LATAM Airlines
Average flights per week	30

Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to China

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Johannesburg to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,243. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,223, select.

Hong Kong.$1,243 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,243, select.

Beijing.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.

Guangzhou.$1,301 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,301, select.

Shenzhen.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.

Qingdao.$1,359 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Qingdao on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,359, select.

Chengdu.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

Chongqing.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chongqing.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

Xiamen.$1,499 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Xiamen on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,499, select.

Hangzhou.$1,527 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Hangzhou on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,527, select.

Nanjing.$1,532 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,532, select.

Wuhan.$1,542 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Wuhan Tianhe International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Wuhan Tianhe International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,542, select.

Xi An.$1,558 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Xi An Xianyang on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,558, select.

Macau.$1,578 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Air Macau.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Macau.Inbound indirect flight with Air Macau, departs from Macau on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,578, select.

Nanchang.$1,663 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Nanchang.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nanchang on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,663, select.

Zhengzhou.$1,689 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Zhengzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Zhengzhou on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,689, select.

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Flights from Johannesburg to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Johannesburg?

The cheapest flight from Johannesburg to China costs $1,223.

Explore the different prices of flights from Johannesburg to China and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to China is February. See if any of these flights in February suit you.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Johannesburg to China is Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $1,223.

Take a look at Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong flights.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Johannesburg?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines.

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If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Air China.

Cheapest flights to China from Johannesburg

How to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to China

$1,223 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Johannesburg to China.
That fare will take you from Johannesburg into Shanghai Pudong in Shanghai.
For one-way travel, the lowest price right now is $725.
Flexible about where you land? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
There are plenty of ways to arrive in China, with roughly 75 airports to pick from.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Get the flight you want at the price you want by booking early. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on cost, airline or timing.
Get notified when prices change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get updates as they happen on your phone.

Best time to fly from Johannesburg to China

February is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to China.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with fares coming in lower during midweek when it's quieter.
The height of the travel season in China runs through April, July and August. July is the busiest month and a great time to visit if you want to catch everything in full swing.
February, March and December are the quietest months. March has the lowest overall travel demand and is a good option if you want to keep things more low-key.

Flights from Johannesburg to China: what to expect

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is the main airport for flights from Johannesburg.
Around two airports across China can be reached on a nonstop flight from Johannesburg.
Roughly nine direct flights operate every week between Johannesburg and cities across China.
Cathay Pacific and Air China are the main airlines flying this route.
When it comes to the most popular routes from Johannesburg to China, Hong Kong and Shenzhen are firm favourites for many travellers.
Want more time on the ground and less time in the sky? Hong Kong has the shortest flight time at around 13 hours 5 minutes. Shenzhen has the longest at roughly 13 hours 15 minutes.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 13 hours 10 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

One of the leading destinations for Johannesburg to China flights, Shanghai heads the list of places to explore. Kick off your sightseeing at unmissable attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
You can arrive in Shanghai through Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Check out the selection of hotels in Shanghai and round out your trip with a stay you'll love.

Beijing

The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are among the first things worth making time for in Beijing.
When choosing where to touch down, your main options are Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
The same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the best-value stays around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum are major attractions to cross off while you're in this corner of Sichuan.
You can land at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), depending on what suits your route.
From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Chengdu cater to all kinds of budgets and styles.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documents before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local consulate or embassy will have the most up-to-date information.
You'll be using the Chinese yuan (CNY) for all your spending. Credit and debit cards are only accepted in large businesses, so you may need a backup payment option at times.
The population of China is about 1.4 billion. Beijing is the capital.
Standard time zones in this destination vary, from UTC+6 to UTC+8.
For a warmer trip to China, consider July.
Plan your visit around January if you prefer cooler conditions.
You can expect more rain in August, while March is typically drier.
Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are some of the well-known events here. Think about booking your Johannesburg to China flight around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

A cheap flight from Johannesburg to China gets you there. What comes next is planning the stay. Discover great prices and exclusive rates for hotels in China. To travel when and where you want, also check out the range of car rental options in China.

China hotels and car hire

Did you know we can help you plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to China? Get exclusive deals and great rates for hotels and car hire in China.