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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 274

SHA — JNB
Oct 9 — Oct 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Fri 16/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 21/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 7/9R12 003
Mon 26/1018:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Fri 6/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 5/9R12 179
Thu 5/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 4/9R12 675
Fri 16/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 21/109:45 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 8/9R13 011
Mon 26/1010:40 -
2 stops27h 40m
Fri 6/119:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 5/9R13 347
Tue 20/1011:20 -
2 stops27h 00m
Tue 27/109:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 5/9R14 292
Fri 16/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 21/1014:05 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 8/9R14 404
Fri 11/1221:30 -
2 stops40h 50m
Fri 1/19:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/9R15 460
Mon 26/1019:55 -
2 stops42h 25m
Fri 6/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 5/9R16 132
Fri 11/1218:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Fri 1/19:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/9R16 148
Tue 15/913:30 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 21/1010:10 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 5/9R16 260
Mon 26/1019:30 -
2 stops42h 10m
Fri 6/1110:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 5/9R16 468

Find flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R12 003

One-way from

R8 274

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 908
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 904 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 292 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

12:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 274

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 691

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

19:25-8:15

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

9:45-17:10

2 stops25h 25m

R13 443

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

10:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

R16 260

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

9:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

10:10-17:20

1 stop25h 10m

R16 260

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/10

19:30-7:40

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

R16 468

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

18:50-15:50

3 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

14:05-22:40

1 stop26h 35m

R16 580

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

9:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

10:20-16:25

1 stop24h 05m

R16 996

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/10

9:05-8:15

3 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

9:50-15:25

2 stops23h 35m

R18 469

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

22:30-7:40

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 549

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 851). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 181). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R13 683 and R18 197 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 003 on Etihad Airways (Oct 16–Oct 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 477 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
China Eastern
7,3
Good
236 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Air China can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 20m. 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 R7 204. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R9 449, and Emirates, from R10 037. Users have found that China Eastern is 52% 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 R4 919. Users have also found prices from R6 264 and R6 335 on Etihad Airways and China Eastern, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 851). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 181). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Potchefstroom
Edenvale
Middelburg

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Top 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestR7 204AverageR13 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 477AverageR16 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 449AverageR13 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 037AverageR17 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 588AverageR18 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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