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R8 160+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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 6 July 2026.

Tue 21/720:55
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/718:50
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R11 940
Mon 27/720:25
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/819:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R12 329
Tue 14/720:25
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/819:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7R12 654
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1118:15
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/7R12 800
Tue 13/1020:25
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 5/1116:25
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R12 832
Sat 5/914:05
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/918:50
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R12 865
Mon 12/1013:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 19/108:05
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R13 092
Wed 14/109:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1114:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/7R13 141
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/1118:15
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R13 173
Fri 30/109:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 6/1114:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/7R13 222
Fri 30/109:50
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops26h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 6/1119:20
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/7R14 438
Thu 6/89:45
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops27h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 11/811:20
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/7R14 714

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 6 July 2026.

Return from

R11 940

One-way from

R8 160

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 617
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 173

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

18:50-4:00

1 stop39h 10m

R13 270

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/8

19:10-19:20

1 stop30h 10m

R13 384

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:10-20:05

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/8

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R15 558

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

18:10-18:10

3 stops30h 00m

R15 606

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:25-21:45

3 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

R15 850

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

14:05-22:40

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/8

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R15 996

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/8

18:50-4:00

1 stop39h 10m

R15 996

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

18:10-18:10

3 stops30h 00m

R16 012

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/8

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R16 385

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 23 hours 0 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 735
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 267
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 299
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 502

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Booking 77 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.

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 6 July 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
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Air China
7,3
Good
158 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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.

  • 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 (19 hours 25 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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