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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R8 662

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Sep 7 — Sep 141
1 adult

Cheap 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 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 972

One-way from

R8 662

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 007
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 765 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 598 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 2 September 2025.

Sun 26/1020:20JNB - PVG
1 stop36h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1123:35PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/8R11 972
Sat 18/1019:50JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 24/1019:10PVG - JNB
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/9R12 694
Fri 10/1010:10JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/107:10PVG - JNB
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8R12 870
Tue 28/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8R12 958
Fri 10/1010:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Tue 14/109:05SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Deal found 31/8R12 958
Fri 10/1010:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/109:05SHA - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8R12 976
Fri 31/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8R13 310
Sun 2/118:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/110:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R13 469
Tue 9/911:20JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/919:05PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9R14 314
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/1013:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9R14 314
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 24/1013:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9R14 331
Tue 9/911:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/913:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9R14 472

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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 2 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

20:20-14:40

1 stop36h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/11

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 972

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R12 694

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

10:10-11:55

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

7:10-7:40

1 stop30h 30m

R12 870

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 958

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/10

9:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R12 958

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/10

9:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R12 976

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 310

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

8:20-16:15

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R13 469

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/11

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

R14 314

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

R14 314

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 2 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 354 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
980 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 616 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
851 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 21h. 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 662. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Singapore Airlines, 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, Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 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 2 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 036AverageR12 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 705AverageR12 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 067AverageR13 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 168AverageR15 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 269AverageR15 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 410AverageR15 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 403AverageR17 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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