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Tue, Oct 27
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£408
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£410
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£410
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£410
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Fri, Oct 30 – Wed, Nov 4
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£629
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£782
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£794
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How much do flights to Beijing cost?

Getting from Beijing airports to the city center

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.

How to get from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Beijing?

How to get from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Beijing?

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

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Beijing

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

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
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
320
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
27°C17°C
18 Oct
88%
19°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
26°C18°C
19 Oct
16°C14°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
22°C15°C
20 Oct
18°C13°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
23°C14°C
21 Oct
57%
17°C14°C
Thursday
15 Oct
24°C15°C
22 Oct
18°C13°C
Friday
16 Oct
21°C16°C
23 Oct
19°C12°C
Saturday
17 Oct
23°C16°C
24 Oct
20°C13°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, Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, 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.

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