How long is the flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Qatar Airways, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 21h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. Shanghai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 11779 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R3 118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R7 997, and Singapore Airlines, from R10 714. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 823. Users have also found prices from R6 179 and R6 341 on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R6 569+ Cheap Flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R12 241 and R14 036 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 427 on Qatar Airways (May 13-May 18).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Wed 13/50:35

PVG

JNB

1 stop21h 35m

Qatar Airways

Mon 18/514:45

JNB

PVG

1 stop19h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/2R13 427

Wed 1/422:30

SHA

JNB

2 stops39h 10m

Air China

Wed 8/410:10

JNB

SHA

2 stops23h 50m

Air China

Deal found 15/2R13 924

Sat 28/37:10

PVG

JNB

1 stop30h 45m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 2/411:10

JNB

PVG

1 stop29h 00m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 18/2R14 212

Wed 1/413:20

SHA

JNB

1 stop24h 35m

Cathay Pacific

Wed 8/411:05

JNB

SHA

1 stop19h 00m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 15/2R15 126

Thu 14/513:20

SHA

JNB

1 stop24h 35m

Cathay Pacific

Mon 18/511:10

JNB

SHA

1 stop18h 55m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 17/2R15 318

Sat 28/318:10

PVG

JNB

2 stops44h 00m

Qatar Airways

Thu 2/414:45

JNB

PVG

1 stop19h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/2R19 964

Wed 1/413:50

SHA

JNB

3 stops32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 8/417:00

JNB

SHA

3 stops24h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2R20 718

Sat 28/319:30

SHA

JNB

2 stops42h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 2/419:00

JNB

SHA

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/2R35 683

Sat 28/313:35

SHA

JNB

1 stop24h 20m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 2/411:10

JNB

SHA

1 stop22h 25m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 17/2R52 427

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Round-trip from	R13 427
One-way from	R6 569
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 818

Qatar Airways
13/5-18/5
2 total stops
41h 10m total
Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways
16/4
1 total stop
23h 20m total
Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Wed 13/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

R13 427

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

R13 924

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

8:30-7:55

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

11:10-23:55

1 stop30h 45m

R14 212

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

11:05-12:05

1 stop19h 00m

R15 126

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

R15 318

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-15:50

3 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

17:00-23:25

3 stops24h 25m

R20 718

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

19:30-7:40

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

19:00-10:00

2 stops33h 00m

R35 683

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

12:50-8:20

3 stops49h 30m

R6 682

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

11:20-8:20

2 stops27h 00m

R6 826

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/4

9:05-8:20

2 stops29h 15m

R6 842

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 124). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 522 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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

1 169 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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

3 738 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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

962 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 462 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Qatar Airways, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 21h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. Shanghai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 11779 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R3 118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R7 997, and Singapore Airlines, from R10 714. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 823. Users have also found prices from R6 179 and R6 341 on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 124). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 118	AverageR13 433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Cathay Pacific	CheapestR9 474	AverageR14 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 714	AverageR13 340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 385	AverageR14 720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR19 179	AverageR22 229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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