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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 391

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo
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 17 May 2026.

Wed 1/710:30
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/5R13 095
Wed 1/713:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops24h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops23h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/5R13 646
Fri 23/1018:55
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5R13 779
Fri 23/1018:55
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/5R14 296
Thu 3/922:00
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/5R14 413
Wed 1/718:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/712:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R14 963
Wed 1/78:00
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/720:55
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R14 980
Thu 3/918:40
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/912:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R15 681
Wed 1/722:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops39h 10m
Air China
Wed 22/710:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 15m
Air China
Deal found 12/5R17 949
Thu 4/616:35
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Air China
Mon 8/610:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 15m
Air China
Deal found 15/5R18 050
Thu 3/913:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/911:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/5R19 467
Wed 1/713:20
SHA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 22/711:10
JNB
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/5R20 819

Find flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 095

One-way from

R8 391

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 930
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/7-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 778 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

18:55-8:20

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R14 296

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

9:15-8:20

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

9:50-22:30

2 stops30h 40m

R14 330

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

18:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:10-21:45

2 stops45h 35m

R17 182

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R17 949

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

R18 050

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

15:05-16:20

3 stops43h 15m

R18 216

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

8:05-22:35

2 stops32h 30m

R18 416

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:10-15:35

1 stop22h 25m

R19 467
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 25/9

16:50-7:55

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R25 072

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 25/9

13:30-8:20

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R29 059

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Deals found on 14/5

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 253). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R15 214). 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 17 May 2026.
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
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 332 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Qatar Airways can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 40m. 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 246. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R8 326, and Singapore Airlines, from R11 343. 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 127. Users have also found prices from R6 063 and R6 530 on China Eastern and Etihad Airways, 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 253). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R15 214). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 246AverageR13 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 326AverageR16 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 343AverageR14 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 078AverageR16 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 092AverageR15 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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