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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R9 646

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
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 805

One-way from

R9 646

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 581
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/9-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 027 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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 6 July 2025.

Mon 8/919:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/18:20PVG - JNB
1 stop40h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7R10 805
Thu 23/1020:25JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1023:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R11 631
Wed 24/910:10JNB - SHA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1020:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R12 650
Wed 23/710:10JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mAir China
Sun 3/812:00PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/7R12 878
Tue 25/119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 23/114:00PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/7R13 318
Wed 20/810:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Wed 27/818:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/7R13 862
Sun 23/1121:45JNB - PVG
1 stop37h 05mEgyptair
Sat 24/11:10PVG - JNB
1 stop36h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 5/7R13 915
Wed 24/910:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1011:05PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R14 899
Tue 11/1115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R15 303
Tue 22/713:25JNB - PVG
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Wed 30/77:15PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R15 514
Sun 20/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 27/79:35PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7R15 883
Tue 22/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 30/713:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/7R15 883

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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 6 July 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

Wed 26/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

8:20-18:35

1 stop40h 15m

R10 805

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

20:25-16:20

1 stop37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

23:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R11 631

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

10:10-11:55

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

12:00-7:40

1 stop25h 40m

R12 878

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R12 966

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 318

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

R13 862

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

21:45-16:50

1 stop37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

1:10-7:10

1 stop36h 00m

R13 915

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:25-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R15 303

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

17:50-10:50

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/8

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R15 338

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:25-22:20

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

7:15-16:15

1 stop39h 00m

R15 514

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 R670). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R899). 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 6 July 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 6 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

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  • 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 R670). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R899). 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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Air ChinaCheapestR7 021AverageR13 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 687AverageR12 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 142AverageR15 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 175AverageR14 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 364AverageR15 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 104AverageR15 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 560AverageR17 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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