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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R6 808

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
May 8 — May 151
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 April 2026.

Mon 11/512:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R11 762
Fri 5/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 12/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4R11 779
Sun 7/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 796
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R11 813
Sat 6/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 13/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R11 830
Wed 10/69:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R11 914
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 31/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/4R12 066
Sat 16/519:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 4/60:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/4R12 133
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/615:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R12 150
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/50:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R12 167
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R12 201
Tue 28/719:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/818:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R12 319

Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 779

One-way from

R6 808

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 284
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 424 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 316 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-12:55

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop23h 15m

R12 453

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 470

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R12 487

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 987

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R13 987

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

12:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/4

0:35-10:30

1 stop39h 55m

R14 256

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

15:05-16:55

3 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/5

0:35-10:30

1 stop39h 55m

R16 194

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

15:05-16:55

3 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/4

0:35-10:30

1 stop39h 55m

R16 262

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/7

7:20-5:30

1 stop28h 10m

R16 717

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

7:20-11:30

1 stop34h 10m

R17 172

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R6 303). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 712). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 8 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 259 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from South Africa to Shanghai will take you 21h 05m. 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 R6 120. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines 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?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Shanghai are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong and Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R6 303). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 712). 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 South Africa to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 979AverageR15 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 366AverageR11 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 649AverageR14 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 025AverageR13 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 182AverageR13 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 679AverageR12 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 750AverageR15 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 781AverageR15 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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