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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 299

SHA — JNB
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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

Thu 5/1114:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 16/9R12 867
Mon 2/1120:30 -
2 stops41h 10m
Mon 9/1110:10 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 18/9R16 377
Sun 4/1013:30 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 14/1010:10 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 19/9R16 393
Sun 4/109:20 -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 14/1010:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 18/9R16 409
Sun 4/107:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 14/1010:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 18/9R16 425
Thu 5/1113:35 -
1 stop23h 50m
Mon 9/1111:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 20/9R17 027
Mon 2/119:05 -
3 stops29h 15m
Mon 9/1114:30 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 18/9R18 245
Mon 2/1122:30 -
1 stop38h 55m
Mon 9/1111:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 18/9R19 252
Thu 17/923:00 -
3 stops39h 15m
Sat 31/101:35 -
3 stops31h 40m
Deal found 17/9R26 385
Thu 17/922:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 1/1111:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 17/9R27 489

Find flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R12 867

One-way from

R12 299

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 118
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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26/9-31/12
  • 26/9-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 319 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

13:20-13:15

3 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 299

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:45

1 stop20h 55m

R12 867

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

17:55-13:30

3 stops49h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 582

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R16 377

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R16 393

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

9:20-7:40

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

10:10-15:20

2 stops23h 10m

R16 880

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

11:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R17 027

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

16:35-7:40

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 050

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

16:35-10:25

3 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 148

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

7:50-20:35

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 765

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo

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Cheapflights Insights

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 932). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 487). 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 006 and R17 888 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 867 on Etihad Airways (Nov 5–Nov 9).

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
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
China Eastern
7,3
Good
243 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 041 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways and Air China can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 50m. 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 314. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R9 592, and Emirates, from R10 190. 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 993. Users have also found prices from R6 383 and R6 431 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 932). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 487). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestR7 314AverageR13 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 605AverageR16 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 592AverageR13 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 190AverageR17 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 763AverageR18 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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