Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R6 948

JNB — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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 15/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 22/1123:35 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 29/10R12 466
Wed 4/1110:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Wed 11/1117:00 -
2 stops44h 40m
Deal found 28/10R12 483
Sun 1/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 14/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 27/10R12 500
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 15/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 27/10R12 516
Sun 1/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 15m
Sat 14/1123:35 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 27/10R12 533
Mon 2/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Mon 9/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 27/10R12 566
Fri 6/1110:10 -
2 stops44h 50m
Fri 13/1112:15 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 26/10R12 616
Wed 11/1110:10 -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 18/1117:40 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 25/10R12 633
Tue 10/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 25/10R12 666
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 25/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 29/10R12 682
Mon 9/1110:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Mon 23/1122:05 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 27/10R12 699
Fri 6/1110:10 -
2 stops23h 55m
Fri 13/1115:35 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 26/10R12 699

Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 466

One-way from

R6 948

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 968
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 842 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 952 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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DurbanShanghai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DURPVG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/1

12:25-21:45

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 948

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 380

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 530

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

10:10-15:20

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 646
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 779

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 978

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 978

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 978

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

10:10-20:40

3 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 876

DurbanShanghai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DURPVG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/1

19:05-15:05

1 stop38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 959

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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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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 R13 098). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 874). 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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

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 467. 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 R13 098). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 874). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 463AverageR14 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 196AverageR9 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 355AverageR18 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 337AverageR12 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 517AverageR15 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 874AverageR13 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 029AverageR13 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 520AverageR12 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 777AverageR15 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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