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R7 021+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Mon 11/512:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R11 451
Fri 5/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 12/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4R11 467
Sun 7/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 483
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R11 500
Sat 6/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 13/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R11 516
Wed 10/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 598
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 31/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/4R11 746
Thu 16/419:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/40:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop39h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R11 812
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 828
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R11 844
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 861
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R11 877

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 9 April 2026.

Return from

R11 451

One-way from

R7 021

Popular in

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Average price

R14 879
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R192 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-12:55

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop23h 15m

R12 107

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 140

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 156

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 698

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:45-15:15

2 stops23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop23h 15m

R13 879

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/5

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 944

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

9:25-16:20

3 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/7

18:40-9:00

1 stop20h 20m

R14 814

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

9:25-16:55

3 stops25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R15 618

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

15:05-16:55

3 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R15 847

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

12:40-18:25

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

10:30-8:20

2 stops27h 50m

R16 667

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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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 3 April 2026.

Booking 85 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 29 hours 11 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 758
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 118
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 416
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 412

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Air China.

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 9 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 262 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around R3 690, however they can be found for as little as R3 371.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0,0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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