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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 28 November 2025.

Fri 6/223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 26/28:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/11R12 600

Thu 5/318:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R12 857

Mon 26/10:10PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/213:40JNB - PVG

1 stop17h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/11R12 891

Tue 27/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/220:30JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 303

Sat 24/114:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Sat 7/29:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 337

Mon 26/123:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 9/220:30JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 423

Thu 29/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 457

Tue 27/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 7/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 509

Wed 28/123:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 10/212:45JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 543

Thu 29/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 10/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 577

Mon 26/123:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 7/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 629

Sat 24/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Best flights from Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Fri 6/223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 26/28:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/11R12 600

Thu 5/318:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R12 857

Sun 25/114:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/29:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 646

Sat 24/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Thu 5/312:25PVG - JNB

1 stop25h 15mAir China

Mon 9/310:10JNB - PVG

2 stops31h 10mAir China

Deal found 26/11R14 829

Wed 4/310:10PVG - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - PVG

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/11R17 537

Tue 3/30:10PVG - CPT

2 stops40h 50mLufthansa

Sun 8/36:05CPT - PVG

2 stops46h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 26/11R20 554

Wed 4/36:15PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Sun 8/313:40CPT - PVG

1 stop25h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25/11R20 777

Thu 29/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 7/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 509

Sat 24/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Wed 10/1223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 6/18:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/11R14 623

Wed 28/123:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 12/213:45JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R13 697

Mon 26/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 9/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sun 25/122:30SHA - JNB

1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sun 25/122:30SHA - JNB

1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Tue 27/116:35SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sat 10/119:30SHA - CPT

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/17:00CPT - SHA

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R40 423

Wed 4/314:00PVG - CPT

2 stops30h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/313:50CPT - PVG

2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/11R20 777

Thu 29/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Wed 28/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 9/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Thu 29/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Mon 26/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Mon 26/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Tue 27/116:35SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sat 24/119:05PVG - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Fri 13/211:00JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sun 25/114:45PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/211:00JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Sat 24/119:05PVG - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/211:00JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R13 731

Wed 4/313:35SHA - CPT

2 stops26h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/312:35CPT - SHA

2 stops26h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/11R243 462

Last-minute flights from Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Shanghai. Data was last updated 28 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 5/1214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 12/129:50JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/11R14 777

Fri 5/1214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/129:50JNB - PVG

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/11R18 017

Fri 5/1216:35SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 12/1211:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/11R23 554

Tue 9/126:15PVG - JNB

1 stop29h 20mEmirates

Sun 21/1213:25JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/11R16 114

Tue 9/128:30PVG - JNB

2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/129:25JNB - PVG

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R19 851

Wed 10/1223:30PVG - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 6/18:20JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/11R14 623

Wed 10/1213:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:00JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R17 520

Wed 10/1213:45PVG - JNB

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:00JNB - PVG

1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/11R17 571

Wed 10/1223:35PVG - JNB

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 6/118:45JNB - PVG

3 stops45h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R20 983

Wed 10/1220:30SHA - JNB

2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/110:10JNB - SHA

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R34 457

Wed 24/1223:35PVG - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/13:10JNB - PVG

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R22 046

Wed 24/1218:10SHA - JNB

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/111:00JNB - SHA

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R37 509

One-way flights from Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Thu 22/114:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R7 063

Sat 24/114:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R7 114

Fri 6/214:00PVG - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R7 183

Tue 20/118:10PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R7 577

Fri 23/16:00PVG - JNB

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R7 629

Mon 19/11:35PVG - JNB

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R7 886

Fri 23/11:35PVG - JNB

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R7 903

Thu 22/18:30PVG - JNB

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R8 160

Mon 26/115:35PVG - JNB

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R8 331

Fri 23/116:35SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R9 634

Thu 22/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R12 429

Thu 22/18:55SHA - JNB

2 stops28h 45mAir China

Deal found 26/11R12 943

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Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

8:20-16:15

1 stop25h 55m

R12 600

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

R12 857

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

18:10-8:40

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R13 509

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

R13 646

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R13 697

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 731

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 731

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 731

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

22:30-7:25

1 stop38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 731

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

22:30-7:25

1 stop38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 731

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 103). Flying from Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of R14 160). 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: Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Cathay Pacific

Ethiopian Air

Qatar Airways

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines serving Shanghai, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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.

7,6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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.

7,4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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.

7,2

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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.

7,2

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

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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What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?
January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai. At this moment in time December 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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