Q: 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 R20 379 and R31 131 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 651 on Etihad Airways (Oct 30-Nov 3).

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R20 379 and R31 131 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 651 on Etihad Airways (Oct 30-Nov 3).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 10m. Shanghai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 11739 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R8 714. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R10 799, and Air China, from R11 840. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 33% on the overall cost on flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 21% on flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R11 100. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R16 398.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Shanghai. Prices for May average R14 995 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 100. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 12

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

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When flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Shanghai.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R12 651
One-way from	R7 859
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 561

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 714	AverageR15 207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 799	AverageR16 454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR11 840	AverageR19 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 228	AverageR16 670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 274	AverageR16 019	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 127	AverageR17 321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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