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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 640
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 972
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR11 697

Cheap Flight Deals to China

 
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.

Recent return flight deals to China

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to China.
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13:45 - 23:00JNB-PEK
27h 15m1 stop
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0:05 - 18:35PEK-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
R11 697Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 15
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19:50 - 6:35JNB-PVG
28h 45m1 stop
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0:35 - 18:35PVG-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R11 972Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 16:20JNB-PVG
20h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 16:10PVG-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R12 738Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 15:30JNB-CAN
19h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 - 16:10CAN-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R12 738Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 17:20JNB-PEK
20h 50m1 stop
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0:10 - 13:05PEK-JNB
18h 55m1 stop
R14 445Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 23 - Thu, May 29
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:20JNB-CAN
26h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
12:40 - 7:40CAN-JNB
25h 00m2 stops
R15 603Air China
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Mon, Apr 28 - Tue, May 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 15:45CPT-PVG
19h 55m1 stop
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0:20 - 13:45PVG-CPT
19h 25m1 stop
R15 603Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 27
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:50JNB-PVG
30h 40m2 stops
Air China Logo
21:45 - 7:40PVG-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R15 623Air China
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 22:20CPT-PVG
21h 55m1 stop
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7:15 - 11:35PVG-CPT
34h 20m1 stop
R18 331Emirates
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 15:30CPT-PVG
20h 25m1 stop
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7:15 - 11:35PVG-CPT
34h 20m1 stop
R18 371Emirates
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28

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 R725 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 R725.

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

The average price of all flights from South Africa to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as R16 487. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R17 401 on average.

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 R14 779 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 585 and R16 938 respectively.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R810 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 R1 056.

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 the flight from South Africa to China, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 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 116.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

November

Cheapest flight

R8 655
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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.

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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 R27 812
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest China flight deals.

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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1288 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,7Food
7,9Comfort
8,0Entertainment
8,6Crew
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Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - NRT
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Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

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

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

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

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

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.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

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.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

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.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

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!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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