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R2 532+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 22 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R14 849).
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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 22 February 2026.

Tue 30/616:50
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 22/719:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R11 170
Tue 30/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops41h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/2R12 468
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 413
Mon 6/421:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Air China
Mon 13/410:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops24h 50m
Air China
Deal found 19/2R14 038
Sat 28/38:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 2/411:10
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R14 214
Mon 6/421:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/410:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R14 246
Tue 30/613:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Air China
Wed 22/710:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops23h 50m
Air China
Deal found 21/2R15 048
Thu 14/522:30
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop39h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/511:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2R15 320
Tue 30/616:50
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 22/711:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop27h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2R15 368
Tue 30/610:30
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/710:05
JNB
-
PVG
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R16 955
Fri 6/36:15
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Emirates
Tue 10/39:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 19/2R18 397
Mon 6/411:05
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/417:45
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R18 605

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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 22 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 413

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

8:30-7:55

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

11:10-23:55

1 stop30h 45m

R14 214

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

R15 048

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

22:30-7:55

1 stop39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-15:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 320

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

16:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

11:10-20:55

1 stop27h 45m

R15 368

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

11:05-8:35

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

17:45-12:20

1 stop36h 35m

R18 605

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:15-11:40

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

9:00-21:05

2 stops30h 05m

R19 663

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

R20 336

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

23:35-17:25

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

R20 400

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

11:50-13:00

3 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

18:25-10:20

3 stops33h 55m

R22 403

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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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 R12 165
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 386
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 118
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 047

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
3 739 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

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
3 739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

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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