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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, China

JNB — SHA
Nov 6 — Nov 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 859
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 807 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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?

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.

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 R12 043). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 958). 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

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
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 623 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 444. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R8 327, and Air China, from R9 485. Ethiopian Air is priced at 60% 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 215 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 360 and R7 265, 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. Singapore 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. Dubai 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 R12 043). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 958). 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 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 444AverageR13 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 327AverageR18 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 485AverageR14 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 057AverageR12 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 837AverageR13 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 992AverageR13 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 480AverageR12 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 848AverageR15 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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