Johannesburg (JNB) to Shenzhen (SZX) flights

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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 45,000 | $59.80β70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 48,000 | $34.80β45 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 50,000 | $34.80β45 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 55,000 | $34.80β45 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 60,000 | $62.80β73 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air China | 60,000 | $34.80β45 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 65,000 | $34.80β45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 70,000 | $79.60β439.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 70,000 | $54.80β345 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to SZX
- 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.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
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




- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way


- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way



- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways, then Shenzhen Airlines


- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, then Hainan Airlines


- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor, then Air China



- Via Paris (CDG)Air France, then Hainan Airlines


- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas, then China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines



- Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa, then Hainan Airlines


- Via London (LHR)British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, then Shenzhen Airlines



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.






