Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, China from R6 674

JNB — SHA
Oct 9 — Oct 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Sat 14/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 21/1118:10 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/9R12 675
Sat 5/1213:45 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 12/1218:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 5/9R12 707
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 14/1019:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 4/9R13 059
Tue 8/129:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 17/318:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 5/9R13 139
Tue 24/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 1/1210:35 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 4/9R13 427
Tue 24/119:50 -
2 stops23h 05m
Tue 1/1215:30 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 4/9R13 603
Mon 16/119:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Thu 19/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 8/9R13 651
Mon 12/1010:10 -
2 stops22h 35m
Wed 28/1014:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 4/9R13 715
Mon 12/1010:10 -
1 stop25h 10m
Wed 28/107:20 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 4/9R13 748
Mon 12/1010:10 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 27/1022:30 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 4/9R13 764
Fri 23/1010:10 -
2 stops24h 45m
Fri 30/1013:30 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 8/9R13 844
Mon 23/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Mon 30/119:05 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 8/9R13 940

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 675

One-way from

R6 674

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 315
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Shanghai
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 006 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:55-21:50

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 674

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 938

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

11:10-23:55

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 530

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

11:10-13:00

3 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 738

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

11:10-13:20

3 stops44h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 738

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

13:30-22:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 754

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

1:15-12:40

3 stops53h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 770

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

5:45-13:10

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 818

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

13:25-15:05

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 850

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

5:45-9:10

2 stops45h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 010

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/9

Showing 1-10 of 49 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R11 603). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 516). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Shanghai flights typically cost between R12 371 and R14 548 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 675 on Qatar Airways (Nov 14–Nov 21).

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 57 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Shanghai will take you 18h 20m. 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 R5 260. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R8 045, and Air China, from R9 164. Ethiopian Air is priced at 59% 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 004 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 145 and R7 019, 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 Pu Dong, 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. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R793 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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 Hong Kong. Singapore sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R11 603). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 516). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 260AverageR13 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR8 045AverageR17 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air ChinaCheapestR9 164AverageR13 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air China flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 649AverageR11 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 590AverageR12 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 749AverageR12 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
China EasternCheapestR11 309AverageR12 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
EmiratesCheapestR13 379AverageR14 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.