R6 782+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025
Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/5
13:55-16:20
1 stop20h 25m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 28/5
0:35-16:10
1 stop21h 35m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
10:10-10:15
2 stops42h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 19/5
18:50-7:40
2 stops42h 50m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
10:10-16:00
2 stops23h 50m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 19/5
19:25-7:40
2 stops42h 15m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 29/5
13:45-13:25
1 stop17h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 9/6
19:10-18:35
1 stop29h 25m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/5
11:20-12:05
1 stop18h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 19/5
13:20-7:40
1 stop24h 20m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/5
11:20-22:10
1 stop28h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 29/5
19:05-7:40
1 stop18h 35m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
10:10-11:55
1 stop19h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 19/5
11:05-7:30
1 stop26h 25m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 20/5
17:50-15:25
2 stops39h 35m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 31/8
9:05-7:40
2 stops28h 35m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
14:30-15:45
1 stop19h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 18/5
0:20-13:05
1 stop18h 45m
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 29/5
10:40-5:10
2 stops36h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 9/6
10:55-8:35
1 stop27h 40m
Best time to book a flight to Shanghai
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai
When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Shanghai?
On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 23 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways.
Rainfall in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
Temperature in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Austrian Airlines to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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Entertainment
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Overall
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Ketan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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