Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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Departing from Johannesburg to Shanghai will take you 25h 50m. The distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai is about 11739 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

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 R9 654. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R11 051, and Qatar Airways, from R11 343. Singapore Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

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

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R7 807 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 Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R8 661 and R8 887, respectively.

Question 4

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 78 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 5

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 9

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 10

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

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Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

Question 11

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. Hong Kong follows Singapore in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights.

Question 12

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 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.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 25% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 766 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R15 091.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg in February are about R13 377 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R8 713.

Question 16

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 17

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 18

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.

Question 19

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.

Question 21

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 22

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.

Question 23

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.

Round-trip from	R11 902
One-way from	R7 807
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 735

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	CheapestR6 964	AverageR12 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR8 615	AverageR11 136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 953	AverageR12 991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 048	AverageR14 160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 131	AverageR15 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 272	AverageR15 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 538	AverageR16 643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, China from R7 807

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Shanghai are usually found in February or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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