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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

5 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by Air China, about 18h 35m in the air, 7,274 mi (11,707 km). Tickets from $472, nonstop from $764.

Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

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Prices by day: Johannesburg to Beijing

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Best fares from Johannesburg to Beijing

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $472 24 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $764 4 December 2026, Air China Cheapest in the next 7 days $531 Tomorrow Cheapest weekend departure $495 Fri, 4 December 2026 Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $472

Johannesburg to Beijing at a glance

flight time, from 18h 25m to 18h 45m
18h 35m
straight-line distance
7,274 mi (11,707 km)
flights a week
5
flight today
1
first and last departure
10:10 - 10:20
lowest price, with a connection, 24 February
$472
lowest nonstop price
$764
airline
1

Johannesburg to Beijing ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $472. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $531. The average across months is $494.

Johannesburg to Beijing flight schedule

5 flights a week, 1 today. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 868
Air China
10:10 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
10:55 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
18h 45m
Mon, Wed, Fri
Airbus A350-900
CA 868
Air China
10:20 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
10:45 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
18h 25m
Thu, Sat
Airbus A350-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Beijing

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Air China5 a week

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to Beijing depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International JNB

5 flights a week, terminal A, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

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Arrival in Beijing

Beijing Capital International PEK

5 flights a week, terminal 3, 16 mi (25 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit Beijing

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +1° at night, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+2° −7° 1 days
Feb
+6° −5° 2 days
Mar
+15° +2° 4 days
Apr
+22° +9° 3 days
May
+27° +14° 6 days
Jun
+33° +21° 6 days
Jul
+32° +23° 16 days
Aug
+30° +22° 12 days
Sep
+27° +17° 6 days
Oct
+18° +8° 5 days
Nov
+11° +1° 2 days
Dec
+3° −6° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Beijing?
A nonstop flight takes 18 hours 35 minutes on average, from 18h 25m to 18h 45m depending on the flight.
How far is Beijing from Johannesburg?
7,274 mi (11,707 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to Beijing?
Air China (5 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to Beijing?
1 flight today and 5 a week, about 0.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?
The first departure is at 10:10 (CA868), the last at 10:20 (CA868). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?
February 2027: tickets from $472. The most expensive is November 2026, from $531.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?
24 February 2027 (Wednesday): from $472 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to Beijing?
Air China: nonstop tickets from $764 on 4 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Beijing?
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to Beijing leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (5 a week).