Cheapest airlines flights from Beijing to Cape Town

You can choose from 9 airlines that fly from Beijing to Cape Town, including Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and Air China. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Air China logo Air China
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Beijing to Cape Town in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$562, and round-trip tickets start at US$809.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Beijing to Cape Town Flight Details

The distance between Beijing and Cape Town is about 12,947.02 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$562
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$809
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,947.02 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Beijing to Cape Town

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Beijing to Cape Town?

The average price of one-way flights from Beijing to Cape Town purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Cape Town is April, with an average price of US$661; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to US$1,488.

US$1,488
US$1,075
US$661
US$248
  • US$661
    Apr
  • US$917
    May
  • US$671
    Jun
  • US$1,015
    Jul
  • US$1,326
    Aug
  • US$1,488
    Sep
  • US$913
    Oct
  • US$663
    Nov
  • US$940
    Dec
  • US$703
    Jan
  • US$1,042
    Feb
  • US$1,440
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Beijing to Cape Town?

The average price of round-trip flights from Beijing to Cape Town purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Beijing to Cape Town are found during June, with an average price of US$1,299. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to US$2,652.

US$2,652
US$1,976
US$1,299
US$623
    Cheapest
  • US$2,652
    Apr
  • US$1,601
    May
  • US$1,299
    Jun
  • US$1,639
    Jul
  • US$1,766
    Aug
  • US$1,300
    Sep
  • US$1,673
    Oct
  • US$1,412
    Nov
  • US$1,993
    Dec
  • US$1,445
    Jan
  • US$1,373
    Feb
  • US$1,392
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to Cape Town?

Average weekly flight prices from Beijing to Cape Town by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Cape Town is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$1,122
US$930
US$738
US$546
    Cheapest
  • US$1,122
    Mon
  • US$915
    Tue
  • US$738
    Wed
  • US$1,005
    Thu
  • US$928
    Fri
  • US$1,074
    Sat
  • US$1,071
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Cape Town during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Beijing to Cape Town during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Beijing to Cape Town are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$584.

US$1,097
US$841
US$584
US$328
    Cheapest
  • US$823
    27
    Apr
  • US$1,097
    28
  • US$719
    29
  • US$811
    30
  • US$770
    1
    May
  • US$584
    2
  • US$753
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Cape Town (BJS-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$562 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEK to CPT on Wed, May 6), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$809 departing on Tue, Jun 9 and returning on Mon, Jun 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Asiana Airlines Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$562.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Cape Town is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Cape Town on April 29, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$891.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Beijing Capital International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (PEK-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Beijing is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Beijing to Cape Town

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Beijing to Cape Town?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Beijing to Cape Town on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air China provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Beijing to Cape Town, with fares starting at US$628.

US$341
US$628
US$916
US$1,204
US$1,491
Air China
US$628
Air China
Xiamen Airlines
US$808
Xiamen Airlines
Qatar Airways
US$1,166
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
US$1,312
Singapore Airlines
Emirates
US$1,400
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
US$1,491
Ethiopian Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.