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R4 024+ 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 23/6. 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
Jun 11 — Jun 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 May 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:10-16:20

2 stops40h 10m

R16 948

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R17 490

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

10:10-21:50

1 stop29h 40m

R17 704

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

17:30-7:40

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R17 704

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

9:25-22:35

3 stops31h 10m

R17 917

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

18:45-22:35

3 stops45h 50m

R18 673

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-22:00

2 stops30h 10m

R18 689

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/7

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R18 821

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

9:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R18 854

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

11:10-20:55

1 stop27h 45m

R19 609

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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 R11 891
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 889
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 195
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 197

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
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Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

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
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

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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