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R7 807+ 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 25 August 2025.

Return from

R11 902

One-way from

R7 807

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 735
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 766 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 620 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 August 2025.

Sat 18/1019:50JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/100:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/8R11 902
Mon 13/1019:50JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/100:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/8R12 372
Mon 13/1010:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Tue 28/1014:25SHA - JNB
2 stops23h 15mAir China
Deal found 24/8R12 425
Mon 24/1110:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Sun 30/117:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 23/8R12 599
Mon 13/1010:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Tue 28/107:20PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 24/8R12 773
Fri 10/1010:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Tue 28/108:55SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 45mAir China
Deal found 24/8R12 773
Mon 13/1010:10JNB - PVG
2 stops42h 05mAir China
Mon 27/1016:30PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 10mAir China
Deal found 25/8R13 000
Wed 15/1013:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 26/1023:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/8R13 156
Fri 31/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R13 226
Mon 24/1110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops30h 45mAir China
Sun 30/1111:30SHA - JNB
2 stops26h 10mAir China
Deal found 23/8R13 383
Wed 8/1010:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Wed 15/1021:30SHA - JNB
2 stops40h 10mAir China
Deal found 24/8R13 488
Tue 14/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/1015:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R13 836

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 902

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 372

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R12 425

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

10:10-13:25

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/11

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

R12 599

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

10:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

R12 773

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

10:10-11:55

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

R12 773

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R12 773

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R12 773

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

10:10-17:40

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

16:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

R13 000

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

10:10-22:50

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

16:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

R13 000

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 78 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 21 hours 53 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 Emirates.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R554
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R651
Emirates
Emirates
From R818
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R634

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar 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 25 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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, Air China 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 R556, however they can be found for as little as R381.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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