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Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Cheapest airlines flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Beijing, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Beijing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$589, and round-trip direct flights start at US$841.

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

Johannesburg to Beijing Flight Details

The distance between Johannesburg and Beijing is about 11,704.48 km. The average flying time from Johannesburg to Beijing is around 18 hours 35 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$413
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$622
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,704.48 km
Average flight time18 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineQatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Beijing route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing is May, with an average price of US$475; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Oct, with an average price of up to US$730.

US$730
US$603
US$475
US$348
    Cheapest
  • US$557
    Feb
  • US$625
    Mar
  • US$592
    Apr
  • US$475
    May
  • US$512
    Jun
  • US$535
    Jul
  • US$596
    Aug
  • US$557
    Sep
  • US$730
    Oct
  • US$552
    Nov
  • US$582
    Dec
  • US$568
    Jan

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

Average weekly flight prices from Johannesburg to Beijing 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 Johannesburg to Beijing is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$654
US$574
US$494
US$414
  • US$494
    Mon
  • US$552
    Tue
  • US$542
    Wed
  • US$586
    Thu
  • US$654
    Fri
  • US$584
    Sat
  • US$604
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing (JNB-BJS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$413 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to PKX on Sun, Feb 22), while Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$622 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Sun, Mar 8.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, including: Qatar Airways Emirates Cathay Pacific Etihad Airways Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 18 hours 35 minutes to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Beijing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- CA868 (11:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, 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 Sun, Feb 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$413.
    · 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 Beijing travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing on February 17, 2026 with Singapore Airlines, with prices starting at US$406.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beijing, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport (JNB-PKX) is by far the most common option on this route: Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
  • The time difference between Beijing and Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Beijing

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qatar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, with fares starting at US$589.

US$529
US$589
US$649
US$709
US$769
Qatar Airways
US$589
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
US$590
Etihad Airways
Air China
US$626
Air China
Emirates
US$675
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
US$723
Ethiopian Airlines
Cathay Pacific
US$769
Cathay Pacific