Question 1

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 R13 454. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R14 913, and Cathay Pacific, from R15 590. Users have found that China Eastern is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 130. Users have also found prices from R9 290 and R9 806 on China Eastern and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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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Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates 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?

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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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To save on the cost of your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, book at least 14 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 31% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 336 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R16 746.

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 R15 449 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 336. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a May flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in September

Question 12

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	R13 454
One-way from	R9 130
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 675

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 899	AverageR15 540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 029	AverageR15 660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR12 717	AverageR19 918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 510	AverageR16 865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 556	AverageR16 360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 428	AverageR17 948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 130

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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