Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beijing from £378

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Mon, Feb 16
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PKX
£378
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Tue, Feb 17
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PKX
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Wed, Feb 18
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
£391
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Mon, Feb 16
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
£391
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Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
£404
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Fri, Feb 20
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Fri, Feb 20 – Mon, Feb 23
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
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Mon, Feb 16 – Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PKX
£640
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PKX
£640
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Mon, Feb 16 – Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
£653
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Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg JNBBeijing PEK
£662
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Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
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How much do flights to Beijing cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£378

Cheapest round-trip

£520

Average round-trip

£813

Most popular airline

Cathay Pacific

Getting from Beijing airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Express metro (PEK) and Daxing Airport Express (PKX). Best value: airport buses and metro connections.

Beijing is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies 26 km northeast of central Beijing, while Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is located 46 km south of the city center. Transport options include metro lines, airport express trains, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-25 min

¥25 (flat fare)

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

40-90 min

¥16-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-90 min

¥100-¥150 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

¥90-¥180 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

From Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

19-25 min

¥35 (flat fare)

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to south Beijing

50-120 min

¥40-¥50 (varies by route)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city destinations

50-120 min

¥150-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

50-120 min

¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airport Express from PEK connects to Beijing Subway Lines 2, 10, and 13 at Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao stations.
  • The Daxing Airport Express connects to Line 10 at Caoqiao station for transfers to central Beijing.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Beijing

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Beijing Capital International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
798 Art District, Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Great Wall of China - Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Beijing

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-6°C
February5°C-3°C
March14°C2°C
April21°C9°C
May28°C15°C
June33°C20°C
July33°C22°C
August31°C21°C
September27°C16°C
October19°C9°C
November10°C1°C
December2°C-4°C
Hottest Month
33°C
June
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
323
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
2°C-6°C
15 Feb
6°C2°C
Monday
9 Feb
3°C-3°C
16 Feb
7°C-1°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
8°C0°C
17 Feb
9°C2°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
8°C0°C
18 Feb
6°C0°C
Thursday
12 Feb
10°C0°C
19 Feb
12°C1°C
Friday
13 Feb
10°C3°C
20 Feb
8°C2°C
Saturday
14 Feb
12°C2°C
21 Feb
7°C0°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Beijing. Book your trip to arrive at Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Air China, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Beijing have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Beijing, consider visiting 798 Art District, Beijing, Forbidden City, Beijing, Great Wall of China, and Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Sydney.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Beijing?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Beijing with Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Air China, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Beijing?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Beijing, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Beijing?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Beijing, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Beijing?
There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Beijing depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Beijing arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Beijing depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Beijing arrive?

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