Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, China from R7 488
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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jan 1 — Jan 81
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Shanghai are usually found in February or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.
Sun 28/1213:45JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 19/123:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R13 796
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/128:30PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12R15 539
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1216:30SHA - JNB
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R15 727
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1222:30SHA - JNB
1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12R15 950
Sun 28/129:25JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/118:30PVG - JNB
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 086
Wed 17/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:30SHA - JNB
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R18 121
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Mon 15/1221:10PVG - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/12R18 292
Sun 28/1213:45JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/18:40PVG - JNB
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 565
Sun 21/1213:25JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Sun 28/1223:00PVG - JNB
1 stop41h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/11R18 753
Mon 8/129:50JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/128:30PVG - JNB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R19 898
Wed 17/1214:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R19 950
Sun 28/1211:00JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 19/122:30SHA - JNB
1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R20 685
Best flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
Mon 19/114:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R11 539
Sun 1/213:40JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 24/216:25PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12R11 539
Mon 2/210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop30h 00mAir China
Tue 24/217:40SHA - JNB
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 30/11R13 813
Mon 19/19:25JNB - PVG
3 stops23h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 23/123:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R14 770
Wed 1/410:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/411:05PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R15 368
Mon 2/219:55JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/216:25PVG - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12R11 813
Fri 13/314:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/323:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R12 462
Wed 1/419:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 7/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12R12 394
Wed 1/410:10JNB - SHA
2 stops23h 50mAir China
Wed 8/421:30SHA - JNB
2 stops40h 10mAir China
Deal found 1/12R13 864
Mon 19/113:45JNB - PVG
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R15 625
Wed 25/319:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/30:35PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12R13 505
Fri 30/110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mAir China
Tue 24/27:45SHA - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAir China
Deal found 30/11R14 924
Tue 13/113:45JNB - PVG
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R15 830
Fri 13/319:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/30:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12R15 334
Tue 13/115:40HLA - PVG
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/10:45PVG - HLA
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R38 600
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Data last updated 2 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/128:30PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12R15 539
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1216:30SHA - JNB
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R15 727
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1222:30SHA - JNB
1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12R15 950
Mon 8/1210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Mon 15/1221:10PVG - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/12R18 292
Mon 8/129:50JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/128:30PVG - JNB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R19 898
Mon 8/1219:45JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mLufthansa
Sun 14/120:10PVG - JNB
1 stop36h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/12R22 924
Sun 18/111:00JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/122:30SHA - JNB
1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/11R15 932
Sun 18/120:45JNB - SHA
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/115:35SHA - JNB
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R16 189
Mon 19/111:00JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/113:35SHA - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12R16 138
Mon 19/110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 45mAir China
Fri 23/122:30SHA - JNB
2 stops63h 10mAir China
Deal found 30/11R17 386
Tue 27/111:00JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 27/313:35SHA - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R16 685
Fri 30/110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mAir China
Tue 24/27:45SHA - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAir China
Deal found 30/11R14 924
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
Thu 28/511:55JNB - PVG
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/11R7 488
Sun 8/213:45JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R7 556
Thu 28/510:45JNB - PVG
3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R8 872
Sun 8/213:40JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12R9 094
Thu 28/511:20JNB - SHA
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R9 248
Sun 8/29:50JNB - PVG
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R9 898
Sun 8/211:00JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R9 949
Sun 8/29:50JNB - SHA
3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R10 240
Tue 27/120:45JNB - SHA
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R10 941
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 2 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
14:30-16:15
1 stop19h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 23/1
23:30-13:05
1 stop19h 35m
R11 539
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
13:40-6:30
1 stop34h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 24/2
16:25-6:10
1 stop19h 45m
R11 539
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
19:55-12:45
1 stop34h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 16/2
16:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
R11 813
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 1/4
19:50-22:45
1 stop20h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 7/4
0:35-18:35
1 stop24h 00m
R12 394
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
14:30-16:15
1 stop19h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 20/3
23:30-13:05
1 stop19h 35m
R12 462
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/3
19:55-22:20
1 stop20h 25m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 31/3
0:35-18:35
1 stop24h 00m
R13 505
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
10:10-22:10
1 stop30h 00m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 24/2
17:40-7:40
1 stop20h 00m
R13 813
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 1/4
10:10-16:00
2 stops23h 50m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 8/4
21:30-7:40
2 stops40h 10m
R13 864
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - PVG
JNBPVG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
9:25-14:40
3 stops23h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 23/1
23:35-15:35
1 stop22h 00m
R14 770
JohannesburgShanghai
JNB - SHA
JNBSHA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 30/1
10:10-11:25
1 stop19h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 24/2
7:45-7:40
2 stops29h 55m
R14 924
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R7 744). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 607). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SHA?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 2 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Departing from Johannesburg to Shanghai will take you 19h 45m. The distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai is about 11779 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai round-trip from R9 470. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R10 846, and Qatar Airways, from R11 130. Singapore Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai one-way?
R6 075 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R6 804 and R7 720, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong or Johannesburg Lanseria - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Johannesburg to Shanghai.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Shanghai stopover in Doha most frequently. Singapore follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong follows Singapore in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Shanghai flights?
Of the flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Addis Ababa. Abu Dhabi sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights. Shenzhen sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to Shanghai route.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R7 744). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 607). 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.
Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 2 December 2025.
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