Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing (JNB - BJS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$820	Qatar Airways 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is currently $820
Cheapest one-way flight	$529	Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is currently $529
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,155	Emirates 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Beijing is currently $1,155
Cheapest business class flights	$2,990	Ethiopian 1 stop 37 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is currently $2,990

Fastest flight	16 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Beijing takes 16 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $690–870
September Most expensive	Typical prices: $900–1,100

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Beijing

Cathay Pacific

from $1,299

Typical price: $960–1,500

39 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PEK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Air China

34 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PEK, PKX Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Singapore Airlines

32 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PEK, PKX Every day
Emirates

from $936

Typical price: $900–1,350

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PEK Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,058

Typical price: $880–1,600

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PEK Every day
Qatar Airways

from $820

Typical price: $840–1,650

15 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PKX Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing China 1 hr 5 min 27 mi
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)

Tianjin China 1 hr 40 min 73 mi
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)

Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 51 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $690 to $870.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $820. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $529.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $1,299, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $936, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $1,058, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $820, flying from May 14 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Beijing starts at $820 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $529 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

16 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Beijing.

Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Beijing really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 39 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Beijing are:

Air China offers 34 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Singapore Airlines offers 32 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
Ethiopian offers 21 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
Qatar Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Beijing.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $820. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $529.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $1,299, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $936, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $1,058, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is $820, flying from May 14 to May 27.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Beijing.

There are 39 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 34 Air China connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 32 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Beijing at price $1,155 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Beijing.

There are 39 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 34 Air China connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 32 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Beijing start at $2,990 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Beijing start at $820 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Beijing, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Beijing starts at $1,155 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Beijing at price $1,155 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Beijing, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.