Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R7 078

JNB — SHA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Shanghai

Sun 8/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 22/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 4/11R12 395
Sun 8/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 15/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 3/11R12 445
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 19/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 2/11R12 462
Sat 21/1110:20 -
2 stops23h 00m
Tue 1/129:30 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 1/11R12 479
Sat 14/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 21/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 1/11R12 528
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 15m
Tue 1/1218:10 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 1/11R12 578
Wed 11/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 18/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 4/11R12 645
Sat 14/1110:20 -
2 stops26h 25m
Sat 21/1119:30 -
2 stops42h 10m
Deal found 1/11R12 661
Wed 11/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Wed 18/1121:10 -
2 stops40h 30m
Deal found 4/11R12 678
Fri 20/1110:10 -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 27/1116:55 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 3/11R12 711
Mon 30/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Mon 7/1222:05 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 30/10R12 728
Mon 30/1110:10 -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 7/1218:30 -
2 stops43h 10m
Deal found 30/10R12 728

Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 445

One-way from

R7 078

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 778
Air China
  • Air China
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 40m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 297 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 002 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

13:45-22:00

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 078

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 394
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 444

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 693

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

9:50-21:40

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 773

DurbanShanghai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DURPVG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/3

8:25-14:40

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 923

DurbanShanghai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DURPVG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/3

19:05-21:05

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 939

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

18:30-21:05

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 371

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

9:15-22:50

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 504

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

20:20-22:00

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 538

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R12 977). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 901). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

    Departing from South Africa to Shanghai will take you 17h 25m. There are 11779 km between South Africa and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 503. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Shanghai?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R12 977). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 901). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 461AverageR14 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 193AverageR9 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 352AverageR18 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 334AverageR12 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 514AverageR15 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 870AverageR13 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 025AverageR13 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 515AverageR12 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 772AverageR15 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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