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R2 828+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

Cathay Pacific
On average, Cathay Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R16 343).
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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 29 August 2025.

Thu 30/1014:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/8R12 885
Thu 30/1013:35SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/8R14 051
Thu 30/107:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Deal found 27/8R15 129
Thu 30/108:55SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 45mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 50mAir China
Deal found 27/8R15 748
Wed 10/126:15PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Tue 6/110:25JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 27/8R16 349
Sun 28/97:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/1011:20JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8R16 755
Wed 10/1223:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 6/116:50JNB - PVG
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/8R17 180
Mon 29/922:30SHA - JNB
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/1011:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8R17 321
Sun 28/97:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/1011:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8R17 745
Tue 28/1023:35PVG - CPT
2 stops29h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1012:35CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/8R17 781
Thu 30/1023:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1112:20JNB - PVG
2 stops44h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/8R17 993
Tue 23/1213:35SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/111:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/8R18 258

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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 29 August 2025. 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

Thu 30/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 885

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

R14 051

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

10:10-23:20

2 stops31h 10m

R15 129

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R15 748

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

6:15-10:25

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

10:25-21:05

1 stop28h 40m

R16 349

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/9

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

11:20-22:10

1 stop28h 50m

R16 755

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

16:50-14:40

2 stops39h 50m

R17 180

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/9

22:30-7:40

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R17 321

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/9

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

11:20-13:15

1 stop19h 55m

R17 745

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

23:35-22:50

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

R17 781

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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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of R15 218). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of R27 431). 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: Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R759
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R500
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R620
Emirates
Emirates
From R811

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 and Ethiopian Air. 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
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai. At this moment in time September 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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