Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can often be more affordable, especially for longer distances. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Johannesburg to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, December and January stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $503. Following these, June also offers competitive pricing with a median fare of $886. Planning your trip during these periods can lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing typically range from $815–$1438, with a median of $933. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal requires careful timing. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering how long is the flight from Johannesburg to Beijing, a typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 29h 55m. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2. There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing, so all travelers should anticipate at least one stop.

The distance between Johannesburg and Beijing is approximately 11,708 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended journey times and the necessity of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Beijing

Regular price: $1,021 - $1,569

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1021 USD and 1569 USD. The current lowest deal is 770 USD with Etihad Airways for travel from Jul 27-Aug 11.

now $770

Low $1,021

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing is January, with a median price of $503. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $1902. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $503

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,902

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Etihad Airways

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,300

$958

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,405

$948

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,483

$958

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,334

$1,009

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,196

$958

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PKX)

$1,258

$931

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$1,480 → $869

41%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,393 → $844

39%

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

$1,483 → $958

35%

11 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 21

$1,461 → $980

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Johannesburg - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Beijing are above the typical level at $770.

📅 Best time to fly

January and December are historically cheapest

Historically, January and December offer the lowest median prices at $503 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 55m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Beijing is 29 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers frequent deals

Etihad Airways has 31 recent deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are frequently available.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$756

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,236

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~40 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$756

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is Beijing's primary international gateway, closest to the city center, despite potential ground and airspace congestion.

📍 ~20 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$777

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

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Best Elite deals to Beijing

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From JNB

Elite

Jan 20

Beijing, China

95% AI deal score

$5,319

$2,701

Save $2,618

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Aug 31

Beijing, China

95% AI deal score

$5,289

$2,889

Save $2,400

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 01

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,808

$2,695

Save $2,113

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 10

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,787

$2,703

Save $2,084

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 10

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,778

$2,703

Save $2,075

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 03

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,818

$2,712

Save $2,106

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 09

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,852

$2,726

Save $2,126

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 20

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$5,317

$2,887

Save $2,430

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 26

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,824

$2,889

Save $1,935

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Aug 24

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$5,006

$2,889

Save $2,117

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Aug 26

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,926

$2,889

Save $2,037

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 21

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,845

$2,891

Save $1,954

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, typically several months before your intended departure, can often result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may be beneficial. Last-minute bookings usually carry a higher cost.

Yes, comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Johannesburg to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Beijing

Regular price: $1,021 - $1,569

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1021 USD and 1569 USD. The current lowest deal is 770 USD with Etihad Airways for travel from Jul 27-Aug 11.

now $770

Low $1,021

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

January

Cheapest

Flights from $503

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,902

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Etihad Airways

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,300

$958

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,405

$948

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,483

$958

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,334

$1,009

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,196

$958

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Beijing

Johannesburg (JNB) - Beijing (PKX)

$1,258

$931

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$1,480 → $869

41%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,393 → $844

39%

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

$1,483 → $958

35%

11 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 21

$1,461 → $980

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Johannesburg - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Beijing are above the typical level at $770.

📅 Best time to fly

January and December are historically cheapest

Historically, January and December offer the lowest median prices at $503 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 55m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Beijing is 29 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers frequent deals

Etihad Airways has 31 recent deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing are frequently available.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$756

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,236

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.

📍 ~40 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$756

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is Beijing's primary international gateway, closest to the city center, despite potential ground and airspace congestion.

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$4,845

$2,891

Save $1,954

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Beijing

Johannesburg to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Johannesburg - Beijing route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January and December are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 29h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Jan 20

Aug 31

Oct 01

Nov 10

Nov 10

Sep 03

Sep 09

Jan 20

Sep 26

Aug 24

Aug 26

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Beijing flights?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Beijing from other cities

Johannesburg to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

Johannesburg - Beijing route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January and December are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 29h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Jan 20

Aug 31

Oct 01

Nov 10

Nov 10

Sep 03

Sep 09

Jan 20

Sep 26

Aug 24

Aug 26

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?