Question 1

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai round-trip from R5 337. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R8 163, and Air China, from R9 299. Ethiopian Air is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai one-way?

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R6 093 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 Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R6 235 and R7 123, respectively.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 46 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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R11 807). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 632). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

Question 9

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Shanghai flights?

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Of the flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Hong Kong. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SHA?

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When flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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When you search for this flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Shanghai from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from Johannesburg today and book when prices fit your budget.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 560

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 337	AverageR13 717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR8 163	AverageR18 263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR9 299	AverageR14 101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 801	AverageR12 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 624	AverageR12 621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 908	AverageR12 587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR11 493	AverageR12 464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 577	AverageR14 977	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 46 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.

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