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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, China

JNB — SHA
Nov 1 — Nov 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 584
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 903 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 OR Tambo to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai

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

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 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 OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai (average of R12 117). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 050). 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 619 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
3 667 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 619 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 044 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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 OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R5 478, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Air China. Ethiopian Air is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 253 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R6 399 and Singapore Airlines from R7 310 one-way.

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

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

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Shanghai stopover in Hong Kong least frequently. Dubai sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai?

    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.

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

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai (average of R12 117). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 050). 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 OR Tambo to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 478AverageR14 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 378AverageR18 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 543AverageR14 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 085AverageR12 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 904AverageR13 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 059AverageR13 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 551AverageR12 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 933AverageR15 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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