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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R10 025

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 24 — Jul 11
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 19 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 925

One-way from

R10 025

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 607
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 14/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R26 843 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 509 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 19 June 2025.

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/110:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/6R11 465
Thu 2/1014:30JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/100:20PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R12 707
Thu 2/1013:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 8/100:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/6R13 535
Thu 2/109:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/1015:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/6R15 191
Thu 25/911:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/1022:30SHA - JNB
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/6R15 191
Thu 25/96:40JNB - PVG
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/100:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R16 271
Mon 18/810:40CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 29/88:05PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/6R16 811
Mon 15/1210:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Mon 5/119:00PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 40mAir China
Deal found 18/6R17 099
Mon 15/1210:10JNB - SHA
2 stops30h 45mAir China
Mon 5/116:30SHA - JNB
2 stops45h 10mAir China
Deal found 18/6R17 099
Fri 8/810:10JNB - SHA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/822:10SHA - JNB
3 stops63h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R18 161
Thu 25/919:50HLA - PVG
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/100:35PVG - HLA
3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R18 791
Sun 13/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/719:05PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6R19 223

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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 19 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

Tue 11/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 465

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

14:30-15:45

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R12 707

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R13 535

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

15:25-8:20

1 stop22h 55m

R15 191

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/10

22:30-7:40

1 stop39h 10m

R15 191

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

6:40-16:20

3 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/10

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R16 271

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

10:40-15:05

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/8

8:05-9:25

2 stops31h 20m

R16 811

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

10:10-13:25

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/1

19:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R17 099

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

10:10-22:55

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

16:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

R17 099

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

10:10-21:55

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/8

22:10-7:40

3 stops63h 30m

R18 161

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 R666). 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 19 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 19 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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

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    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 R666). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 193AverageR13 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 899AverageR12 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 416AverageR15 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 448AverageR14 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 667AverageR15 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 538AverageR15 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 494AverageR18 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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