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R3 233+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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 15 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R14 757).
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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 15 February 2026.

Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R13 330
Wed 1/422:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops39h 10m
Air China
Wed 8/410:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops23h 50m
Air China
Deal found 15/2R13 840
Sat 28/38:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 2/411:10
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2R14 126
Wed 1/413:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/411:05
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop27h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/2R15 034
Thu 14/513:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/511:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2R15 225
Mon 6/47:20
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops42h 35m
Emirates
Sun 26/49:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/2R18 283
Tue 31/312:25
SHA
-
CPT
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/418:25
CPT
-
SHA
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R19 493
Fri 6/36:15
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops62h 20m
Emirates
Tue 10/313:40
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 11/2R19 541
Sat 28/318:10
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops44h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2R19 828
Mon 6/422:25
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/416:35
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop42h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/2R20 114
Fri 6/323:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/312:35
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R20 274
Wed 1/413:50
SHA
-
JNB
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/417:00
JNB
-
SHA
3 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2R20 592

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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 15 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 330

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

R13 840

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 126

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

11:05-12:05

1 stop19h 00m

R15 034

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-15:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 225

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 410

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R18 410

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

12:25-11:30

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

18:25-16:00

2 stops39h 35m

R19 493

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:15-14:35

2 stops62h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

R19 541

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

22:25-11:50

1 stop43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-16:45

1 stop42h 10m

R20 114

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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 090
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 310
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 099
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 650

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
3 741 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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
3 741 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 741 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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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