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R3 241+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — CPT
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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 24 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R14 890).
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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 24 January 2026.

Sat 7/223:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/223:00
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R13 125
Sat 28/318:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 335
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 400
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 883
Thu 14/513:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/511:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/1R16 125
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 286
Sat 7/216:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/320:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R16 673
Mon 30/315:00
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/413:15
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R19 140
Fri 6/218:35
SHA
-
JNB
3 stops67h 05m
Air China
Fri 20/210:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop27h 10m
Air China
Deal found 23/1R19 333
Sat 7/217:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/220:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R19 382
Fri 6/36:15
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops62h 20m
Emirates
Tue 10/39:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 22/1R19 462
Fri 6/314:00
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops53h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/313:50
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops40h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1R19 849

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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 24 January 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 400

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 674

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 883

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R16 125

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 286

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 673

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/2

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

13:45-22:15

2 stops26h 30m

R18 334

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

15:00-13:00

2 stops52h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

R19 140

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/2

18:35-7:40

3 stops67h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

10:10-19:20

1 stop27h 10m

R19 333

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:15-14:35

2 stops62h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

9:00-21:05

2 stops30h 05m

R19 462

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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 165
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 463
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 063
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 993

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
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MAA - DOH

I did not use Indigo as it was a complete surprise that I was put on economy at indigo when i sorted for business class only. Apparently your aggregation of travel agencies does not preclude validation of their process. I ended up totally changing my flight back from Chennai. Kayak used to be a place I could trust. Unfortunately not anymore. Glad you sold and turned into the Amazon of travel How nice for you.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MAA - DOH

I did not use Indigo as it was a complete surprise that I was put on economy at indigo when i sorted for business class only. Apparently your aggregation of travel agencies does not preclude validation of their process. I ended up totally changing my flight back from Chennai. Kayak used to be a place I could trust. Unfortunately not anymore. Glad you sold and turned into the Amazon of travel How nice for you.

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