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R6 824+ 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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
Feb 21 — Feb 281
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 22 January 2026.

Fri 1/519:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R11 248
Wed 8/419:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 17/40:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1R11 493
Thu 22/113:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/118:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R11 558
Sun 26/49:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R11 868
Mon 2/221:20
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/216:25
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1R11 901
Wed 1/719:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 12/70:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 293
Thu 30/413:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/516:50
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 342
Fri 30/19:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 50m
China Eastern
Tue 24/214:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1R12 505
Sun 8/214:30
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/223:30
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R12 521
Tue 3/219:55
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/20:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 815
Wed 29/410:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops25h 50m
Air China
Tue 12/511:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Air China
Deal found 20/1R12 864
Thu 9/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/40:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R12 880

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 22 January 2026.

Return from

R11 248

One-way from

R6 824

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 333
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-15:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 248

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/4

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 493

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 868

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

16:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

R11 901

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

R12 342

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/2

23:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

R12 521

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R12 864

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

0:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

R12 880

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

16:20-7:40

2 stops45h 20m

R13 011

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R13 011

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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 16 January 2026.

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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 28 hours 25 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.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 054
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 627
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 377
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R10 209

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 22 January 2026.
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
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
3 485 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
1 140 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
3 718 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
948 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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 672, however they can be found for as little as R3 355.

  • 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 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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