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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Beijing? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £580. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Beijing.£475 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £475, select.

Beijing.£480 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.

Beijing.£512 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.

Beijing.£523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £523, select.

Beijing.£530 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £530, select.

Beijing.£537 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £537, select.

Beijing.£540 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £540, select.

Beijing.£559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £559, select.

Beijing.£571 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £571, select.

Beijing.£572 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £572, select.

Beijing.£576 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £576, select.

Beijing.£580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £580, select.

Beijing.£584 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £584, select.

Beijing.£587 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £587, select.

Beijing.£617 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £617, select.

Beijing.£618 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing

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Alternative Johannesburg to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Johannesburg to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Johannesburg to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

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Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Beijing?

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.

How much are return flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Beijing is £475. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Beijing?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to Beijing. But we found flights with one or more stops from £475.

How many flights are there a week from Johannesburg to Beijing?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Johannesburg to Beijing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Beijing?

If you're flying from Johannesburg, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 15.6 miles away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from £475.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Johannesburg to Beijing?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Johannesburg and Beijing. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Johannesburg to Beijing?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Beijing?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Beijing?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is Singapore Airlines .

Flying from Johannesburg to Beijing: what you need to know

Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing taking off from here.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major gateways.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing six hours ahead of Johannesburg.
To ensure you get on your Johannesburg to Beijing flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Beijing

To find cheap Johannesburg to Beijing flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Johannesburg to Beijing across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing.
Save money on your Johannesburg to Beijing flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Johannesburg to Beijing flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
- Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Changi International Airport (SIN)
- Hamad International Airport (DOH)
JNB is about 23 kms (14 miles) from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Beijing, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive on time at their destination.

Arriving in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 26 kms (16 miles). It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Go beyond Beijing and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Boost your chances of getting a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

The centre of Beijing is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Johannesburg to Beijing has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
After your flight from Johannesburg to Beijing, unwind at a hotel near PKX. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Beijing

April is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Beijing. To skip the crowds, go to Beijing in February.
Book a Johannesburg to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Beijing

After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Beijing, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.

Explore more of China

Beijing has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 70 miles south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 260 miles south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.