South Africa to China Β· 6,637 miles (10,681 km)

Johannesburg (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX) flights

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45,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Avianca LifeMiles

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX) starts at 45,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $59.80. One airline flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX): Air China. The two airports are 6,637 miles (10,681 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai and more.

How many miles JNB to SZX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China45,000$59.80–70
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China48,000$34.80–45
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China50,000$34.80–45
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China55,000$34.80–45
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China60,000$62.80–73
United MileagePlusOn Air China60,000$34.80–45
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China65,000$34.80–45
TAP Miles&GoOn Air China70,000$79.60–439.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China70,000$54.80–345

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to SZX

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    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book JNB to SZX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JNB to SZX with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
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    Etihad Airways logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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    China Southern Airlines logo
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  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways, then Shenzhen Airlines
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    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, then Hainan Airlines
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    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor, then Air China
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    Condor logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France, then Hainan Airlines
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    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas, then China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines
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    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa, then Hainan Airlines
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    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, then Shenzhen Airlines
    British Airways logo
    Virgin Atlantic logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo

JNB to SZX: common questions

How many miles does JNB to SZX cost?

In economy it starts at 45,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $59.80. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (48,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (55,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to SZX?

Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX).

How far is Johannesburg from Shenzhen by plane?

Johannesburg (JNB) and Shenzhen (SZX) are 6,637 miles (10,681 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JNB to SZX award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Shenzhen?

The most direct connections are through Singapore (SIN), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Cairo (CAI). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Singapore Airlines through Singapore.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.