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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R9 938

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 014

One-way from

R9 938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 561
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/11-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R26 553 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 472 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

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 13 June 2025.

Mon 24/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/30:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R11 014
Mon 4/810:10JNB - PVG
1 stop27h 50mAir China
Thu 14/811:25PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mAir China
Deal found 13/6R13 077
Mon 11/810:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Sun 17/816:40SHA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/6R13 095
Mon 28/710:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/819:25SHA - JNB
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 310
Mon 21/713:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 30/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R14 100
Sun 23/1121:45JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 05mEgyptair
Sat 7/31:10PVG - JNB
1 stop36h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 11/6R14 189
Wed 6/89:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 14/815:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R14 423
Mon 28/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 4/822:30SHA - JNB
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/6R14 997
Tue 15/713:25JNB - PVG
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Wed 23/77:15PVG - JNB
1 stop33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 12/6R15 194
Fri 13/611:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/612:20PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6R15 319
Tue 5/817:50JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/816:25PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R15 337
Tue 5/814:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/80:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R15 355

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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 13 June 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

Mon 24/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 014

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:10-20:00

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/8

11:25-7:40

1 stop26h 15m

R13 077

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/8

16:40-7:40

1 stop21h 00m

R13 095

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/8

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R13 310

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R14 100

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

21:45-16:50

1 stop37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

1:10-7:10

1 stop36h 00m

R14 189

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/8

15:25-8:20

1 stop22h 55m

R14 423

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/8

22:30-7:40

1 stop39h 10m

R14 997

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

13:25-22:20

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 23/7

7:15-10:15

1 stop33h 00m

R15 194

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

17:50-13:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/8

16:25-7:40

2 stops45h 15m

R15 337

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 R669). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 SHA?

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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from South Africa to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. 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
3 265 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 304 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

  • 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 Pu Dong, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 R669). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 169AverageR13 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 869AverageR12 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 375AverageR15 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 546AverageR14 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 499AverageR15 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 474AverageR15 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 442AverageR18 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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