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R8 301+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 November 2025.

Wed 26/119:25JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1223:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11R13 598
Wed 26/1110:10JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 45mAir China
Wed 3/1222:05PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 35mAir China
Deal found 22/11R14 970
Wed 26/1110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1216:30SHA - JNB
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R15 092
Thu 18/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R15 578
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Mon 15/1221:10PVG - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAir China
Deal found 23/11R15 613
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1221:30SHA - JNB
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R15 613
Mon 29/1210:10JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:05PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R15 908
Wed 26/1110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops26h 35mAir China
Wed 3/1220:30SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 10mAir China
Deal found 23/11R16 134
Fri 26/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R16 272
Sat 6/1211:20JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 26/127:10PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R16 307
Thu 18/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R16 741
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1213:35SHA - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R16 811

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 24 November 2025.

Return from

R11 705

One-way from

R8 301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 243
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R323 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 678

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 678

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 678

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/2

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 678

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

8:20-16:15

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R12 886

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R13 893

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R13 893

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

R13 893

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

8:20-16:15

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R13 997

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

10:10-21:00

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

19:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R14 136

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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 21 November 2025.

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 20 hours 6 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 R9 625
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 308
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 230
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 029

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 24 November 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
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 407 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 068 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 665 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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, Singapore Airlines 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 906, however they can be found for as little as R3 569.

  • 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 (17 hours 5 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0,0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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