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Cheap flights from Durban to Shanghai, China

DUR — SHA
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 414
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 600 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Shanghai (average of R674). Flying from Durban to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 14 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Shanghai?

    Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Durban to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from King Shaka Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Durban airport to Shanghai. It is only a 29,2 km journey to King Shaka Intl (DUR) from Durban’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R12 406), and Emirates (R14 203) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from Durban to Shanghai for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Shanghai (average of R674). Flying from Durban to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 406AverageR14 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 203AverageR17 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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