Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Beijing — $473

More than 5 airlines operate flights from Cape Town to Beijing, including Safair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $473, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

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Cape Town International is the city’s main international gateway and typically serves as a full-service hub for major carriers alongside a mix of regional and low-cost airlines. Located about 20–25 km (roughly 20–40 minutes) from the central business district depending on traffic, it’s usually reachable by metered taxi, app-based ride services, airport shuttles and the MyCiTi bus (fares can range from modest to moderate). The airport tends to offer a wider choice of lounges, rental desks and food options, though peak periods can mean longer queues. For travellers prioritising convenience and international connections it can be ideal, while local commuters sometimes prefer inner-city alternatives for shorter journeys.

Fly direct from Cape Town to Beijing for the quickest, most convenient way to bridge South Africa and China — fewer hassles, no layovers, and more time to enjoy your trip. While connecting routes can sometimes be cheaper, a nonstop flight saves precious hours and delivers a more comfortable journey, making it ideal for business travelers and holidaymakers alike.

Beijing is served primarily by two airports with distinct roles. Beijing Capital (PEK) is the long-established international hub, handling many full-service carriers and most intercontinental flights; it sits about 30–35 km northeast of the city center and is reachable by the Airport Express train in around 30–40 minutes (moderate fares) or by taxi in roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic (fares higher). Beijing Daxing (PKX), opened more recently, positions itself as a major international and transfer hub with a mix of legacy and low-cost carriers and sits roughly 45–50 km south; express trains take about 20–35 minutes to central nodes with similar taxi times but higher fares for distance. Pros: good rail links and frequent airport transfers; cons: long transit times in peak traffic and multiple terminals can be confusing for transfers.