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R3 405+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 16 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R15 550).
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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 16 March 2026.

Tue 21/70:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 490
Wed 15/715:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 27/89:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops42h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3R12 949
Wed 15/712:50
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 27/89:50
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops27h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3R13 587
Sat 4/415:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 29/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops42h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3R13 922
Thu 21/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R14 040
Sat 4/415:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 509
Sat 4/416:20
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops45h 20m
Air China
Fri 29/510:10
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops30h 40m
Air China
Deal found 13/3R14 996
Wed 29/420:25
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops41h 15m
Air China
Wed 6/510:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops26h 00m
Air China
Deal found 14/3R15 097
Wed 15/715:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/89:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R15 247
Tue 2/67:55
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 445
Wed 22/713:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 25/811:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/3R17 596
Tue 2/67:55
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 730

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

15:00-8:15

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:45-10:05

2 stops42h 20m

R13 922

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R14 040

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/4

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

10:10-18:10

2 stops26h 00m

R15 097

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

23:00-5:30

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

10:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

R17 428
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

16:50-7:55

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R17 948

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

15:20-22:20

2 stops49h 00m

R19 038

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 273

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

R20 347

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/4

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

11:05-12:05

1 stop19h 00m

R20 464

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

7:20-14:35

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-15:30

1 stop20h 15m

R20 582

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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 733
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 965
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 264
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 406

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
3 736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

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
3 736 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

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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