R2 895+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China
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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 13 June 2025.
Cheapest airline | Air China |
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Cheapest flights from ShanghaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.
Find flights from Shanghai within your budget
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 13 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 5/8
0:35-18:35
1 stop24h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/8
19:50-13:25
1 stop35h 35m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 30/6
21:40-7:40
1 stop40h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 22/8
10:10-22:40
2 stops30h 30m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 6/8
15:25-8:20
1 stop22h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/8
9:50-12:40
1 stop20h 50m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
SHA - JNB
SHAJNB
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 6/8
13:20-7:40
1 stop24h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/8
11:20-12:05
1 stop18h 45m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 1/10
21:40-7:40
1 stop40h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/10
17:50-9:55
2 stops34h 05m
ShanghaiCape Town
PVG - CPT
PVGCPT
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 1/9
15:25-20:45
2 stops35h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/9
13:00-16:20
1 stop21h 20m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 1/10
17:40-7:40
1 stop20h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/10
11:20-17:50
1 stop24h 30m
ShanghaiCape Town
PVG - CPT
PVGCPT
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 31/8
0:35-9:25
2 stops38h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/9
10:40-6:35
2 stops37h 55m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
PVG - JNB
PVGJNB
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 30/9
0:20-13:05
1 stop18h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/10
22:50-15:45
1 stop34h 55m
ShanghaiJohannesburg
SHA - JNB
SHAJNB
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 27/7
11:40-15:50
3 stops34h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/8
10:05-17:25
2 stops25h 20m
Best time to book a flight from Shanghai
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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 432). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of R16 165). 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: Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Air China. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.
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.
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Comfort
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Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Comfort
Crew
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Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
Entertainment
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Food
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Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
Entertainment
Overall
Food
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Crew
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Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
Entertainment
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Crew
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Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
Entertainment
Overall
Food
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Crew
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Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
AMD - DXB
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