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

Etihad Airways, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. 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 206. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R9 451, and Emirates, from R10 040. Users have found that China Eastern is 53% 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 920. Users have also found prices from R6 266 and R6 336 on Etihad Airways and China Eastern, 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 Emirates 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.

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Round-trip from	R11 990
One-way from	R8 420
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R19 449

Etihad Airways
11/10-15/10
2 total stops
37h 15m total
Shanghai to Johannesburg

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13/9
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29h 05m total
Shanghai to Johannesburg

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:05-7:40

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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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 854). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 186). 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 447 and R19 650 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 990 on Etihad Airways (Oct 11–Oct 15).

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

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3 656 reviews

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8,1

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3 656 reviews

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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8,1

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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

3 733 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 656 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

China Eastern

7,3

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Emirates

8,1

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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Emirates

8,1

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3 656 reviews

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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, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. 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 206. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R9 451, and Emirates, from R10 040. Users have found that China Eastern is 53% 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 920. Users have also found prices from R6 266 and R6 336 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 854). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 186). 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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China Eastern	CheapestR7 206	AverageR13 687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 479	AverageR16 501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 451	AverageR13 216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR9 465	AverageR18 368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 040	AverageR17 682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 447 and R19 650 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 990 on Etihad Airways (Oct 11–Oct 15).

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.

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Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R13 447 and R19 650 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 990 on Etihad Airways (Oct 11–Oct 15).