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 R12 838. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from R13 858, and Singapore Airlines, from R14 407. Ethiopian Air is priced at 13% 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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R7 733 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 Air China and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R10 550 and R16 449, 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 40 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, 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 5

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.

Question 6

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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 8

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 Pu Dong, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

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 Abu Dhabi. Shenzhen sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to Shanghai route.

Question 12

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

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If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R1 061 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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 20% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 707 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R15 087.

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 August. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg in March are about R14 865 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R10 777.

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.

Question 20

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	R12 838
One-way from	R7 733
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 350

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, China from R7 733

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The best prices from Johannesburg to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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

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