Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R7 747

JNB — SHA
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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

Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 25/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 8/11R12 329
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop26h 15m
Thu 10/1218:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 9/11R12 346
Tue 17/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 6/11R12 362
Tue 10/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 6/11R12 395
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 22/1118:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 5/11R12 412
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Sat 12/1218:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 7/11R12 494
Fri 20/1110:10 -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 27/119:30 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 4/11R12 659
Sat 14/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Mon 23/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 5/11R12 692
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 22/1118:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 5/11R12 709
Mon 23/1110:10 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 27/1118:15 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 7/11R12 758
Mon 23/1110:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 27/1114:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 7/11R12 758
Mon 30/1110:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Tue 8/1217:45 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 9/11R12 906

Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 329

One-way from

R7 747

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 939
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 383 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 183 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

Mon 7/12

13:45-22:00

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 764

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 835
Fastest return journey

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 851

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

14:30-10:55

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 775

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

10:20-14:10

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 154

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

16:00-22:00

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 203

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-22:00

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 126

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

6:05-9:15

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 126

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-22:00

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 159

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

6:05-1:10

3 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 604

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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 R13 088). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 840). 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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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 459. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R13 088). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 840). 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 207AverageR14 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 128AverageR9 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 286AverageR18 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 259AverageR12 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestR9 438AverageR15 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 783AverageR13 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 937AverageR12 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR11 424AverageR12 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 576AverageR15 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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