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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R7 068

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 February 2026.

Tue 28/413:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 10/519:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R11 186
Fri 13/39:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 27/314:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2R11 299
Fri 1/59:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/515:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/2R11 443
Tue 24/312:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/30:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R11 571
Tue 14/419:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 21/419:10
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R11 635
Sun 8/313:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/323:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R11 747
Wed 8/49:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/415:00
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 763
Wed 15/414:45
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/40:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 827
Wed 1/719:50
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 12/70:35
PVG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R11 956
Mon 23/310:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops22h 50m
Air China
Mon 30/321:30
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/2R12 517
Wed 29/410:10
JNB
-
SHA
2 stops24h 50m
Air China
Tue 12/58:55
SHA
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
Air China
Deal found 5/2R12 581
Wed 15/410:10
JNB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Air China
Wed 22/416:55
PVG
-
JNB
2 stops44h 45m
Air China
Deal found 6/2R12 661

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 186

One-way from

R7 068

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 754
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 456 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 936 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 299

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 763

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R12 517

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R12 581

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R12 821

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

7:10-7:40

1 stop30h 30m

R12 997

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R13 110

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

10:10-19:00

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R13 110

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

10:10-11:55

2 stops43h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R13 110

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

10:10-18:30

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/8

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

R13 110

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R7 260). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 882). 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 February 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
1 451 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from South Africa to Shanghai will take you 20h 50m. 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 696. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R7 260). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 882). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 006AverageR11 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 632AverageR13 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 317AverageR12 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 764AverageR12 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 107AverageR12 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 526AverageR13 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air China flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR12 138AverageR14 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 132AverageR15 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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