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R3 228+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — JNB
Feb 24 — Mar 31
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 25 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R14 830).
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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 25 January 2026.

Sat 7/223:30
PVG
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JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/223:00
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R13 072
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/514:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 345
Sat 28/318:10
PVG
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JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 618
Fri 6/214:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 822
Sun 8/223:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/223:00
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R15 545
Thu 14/513:20
SHA
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JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/511:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/1R16 059
Fri 6/214:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/213:45
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R16 220
Sat 7/216:30
SHA
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JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/320:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R16 605
Sat 7/220:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Air China
Wed 25/210:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops25h 45m
Air China
Deal found 24/1R18 388
Sun 8/213:35
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 26/211:00
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/1R18 644
Mon 9/216:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Air China
Wed 25/210:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/1R18 966
Mon 30/315:00
PVG
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CPT
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/413:15
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R19 062

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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 25 January 2026. 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

Wed 13/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 345

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

18:10-15:20

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 618

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-21:45

1 stop27h 00m

R14 822

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

R16 059

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

13:45-22:15

2 stops26h 30m

R16 220

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

16:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

20:45-16:25

2 stops37h 40m

R16 605

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/2

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

R16 685

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

10:10-18:45

2 stops26h 35m

R18 388

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

11:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R18 644

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

11:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R18 644

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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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 R8 110). Flying from Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 265). 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, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air China. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 115
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 412
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 031
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 952

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 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
1 436 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 143 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air China
7,2
Good
138 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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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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