Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flights typically cost between R10 933 and R16 599 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 072 on Qatar Airways (Dec 4-Dec 11).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flights typically cost between R10 933 and R16 599 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 072 on Qatar Airways (Dec 4-Dec 11).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai in 18h 55m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Air China to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11779 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

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Singapore Airlines, at R9 778, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Singapore Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai (average of R672). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai. Hong Kong sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flights?

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Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Shanghai stopover in Addis Ababa least frequently. Abu Dhabi sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai. Shenzhen follows Abu Dhabi in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flights.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Shanghai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 25% by booking at least 59 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 942.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

February can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with a flight ticket averaging about R13 562. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R8 683. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 15

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Question 16

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Shanghai.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai?

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Deals for OR Tambo to Shanghai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

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

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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

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Round-trip from	R12 072
One-way from	R6 989
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 284

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	CheapestR7 053	AverageR12 928	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR8 726	AverageR11 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 192	AverageR14 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 225	AverageR13 173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 299	AverageR15 776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 442	AverageR15 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 723	AverageR16 862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, China from R6 989

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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