How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

Departing from Johannesburg to Shanghai will take you 21h. 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 471. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R8 109, and Air China, from R9 236. Ethiopian Air is priced at 58% 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 047 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 193 and R7 075, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying 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.

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.

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 R800 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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.

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.

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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 582). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 421). 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 324 and R15 389 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 389 on Qatar Airways (Nov 11–Nov 25).

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

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Emirates

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qatar Airways

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Departing from Johannesburg to Shanghai will take you 21h. 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 471. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R8 109, and Air China, from R9 236. Ethiopian Air is priced at 58% 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 047 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 193 and R7 075, 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 R800 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 582). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 421). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 471	AverageR13 505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR8 109	AverageR17 635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR9 236	AverageR13 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 709	AverageR11 965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 674	AverageR12 480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 835	AverageR12 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR11 399	AverageR12 202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 485	AverageR14 612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg to Shanghai flights typically cost between R12 324 and R15 389 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 389 on Qatar Airways (Nov 11–Nov 25).

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.

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Johannesburg to Shanghai flights typically cost between R12 324 and R15 389 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 389 on Qatar Airways (Nov 11–Nov 25).