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R4 092+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — CPT
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

R13 111

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/7

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-21:55

2 stops30h 05m

R13 111

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

12:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-19:10

2 stops27h 20m

R13 759
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R14 237

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

14:45-22:35

1 stop25h 50m

R14 237

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

22:30-8:50

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

9:45-21:40

3 stops29h 55m

R18 602

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

R18 670

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

R19 284

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/8

7:20-14:35

2 stops61h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 556

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R20 460

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Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Qatar Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R13 490
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 178
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 317
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 510

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.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Shanghai, such as Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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