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R2 843+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — JNB
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Cheapest airline

Air China
On average, Air China currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R17 089).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Mon 9/60:35PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/619:50JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4R12 431
Sat 31/50:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/68:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R14 104
Sun 8/60:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 19/613:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R15 070
Sat 7/613:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/611:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4R15 293
Sat 7/617:40PVG - JNB
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/611:20JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4R15 293
Tue 10/67:15PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Sun 15/613:25JNB - PVG
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/4R16 092
Wed 11/617:30SHA - JNB
2 stops44h 10mAir China
Wed 18/610:10JNB - SHA
1 stop26h 25mAir China
Deal found 29/4R16 296
Mon 9/60:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:55JNB - PVG
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R17 356
Mon 9/60:35PVG - CPT
2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 17/613:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R17 783
Tue 10/615:30SHA - JNB
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:00JNB - SHA
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R17 987
Tue 10/612:50PVG - CPT
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/610:15CPT - PVG
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R19 678
Thu 22/519:10PVG - CPT
2 stops20h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 27/510:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 663

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 30 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

R12 431

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/5

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

8:20-15:45

1 stop25h 25m

R14 104

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

R15 070

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/6

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R15 293

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/6

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

11:20-11:05

1 stop17h 45m

R15 293

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:15-16:15

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

13:25-22:20

1 stop26h 55m

R16 092

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/6

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

R16 296

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

13:55-23:55

2 stops28h 00m

R17 356

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

0:35-22:50

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

R17 783

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

15:30-10:55

3 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

17:00-10:50

3 stops35h 50m

R17 987

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of R9 867). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of R15 943). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Air China. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R531

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R620

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R759

Emirates

Emirates

From R811

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai. At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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