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.

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).

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, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong and Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai are Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

To save up to 24% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 22 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Shanghai from R14 038 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R15 075 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from South Africa in February are about R13 591 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R8 082.

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.

R16 395+ Flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Round-trip from	R10 805
One-way from	R9 646
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 581

Singapore Airlines
8/9-15/1
2 total stops
61h 10m total
South Africa to Shanghai

Search Deals

Qatar Airways
24/8
1 total stop
20h 25m total
South Africa to Shanghai

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 027 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 106 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Search Deals

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

Best flights from South Africa to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 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

Sun 23/1121:45JNB - PVG

1 stop37h 05mEgyptair

Sat 24/11:10PVG - JNB

1 stop36h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7R13 915

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

Wed 20/810:10JNB - SHA

1 stop22h 15mAir China

Wed 27/818:30SHA - JNB

2 stops43h 10mAir China

Deal found 6/7R13 862

Wed 24/910:10JNB - PVG

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1011:05PVG - JNB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7R14 899

Tue 11/119:30CPT - PVG

1 stop25h 20mLufthansa

Fri 14/110:10PVG - CPT

2 stops44h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7R30 220

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai. Data last updated 6 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 11/710:10JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 10mAir China

Tue 15/77:10PVG - JNB

1 stop30h 30mAir China

Deal found 5/7R21 751

Fri 11/710:10JNB - SHA

1 stop27h 25mAir China

Tue 15/715:35SHA - JNB

1 stop22h 05mAir China

Deal found 5/7R24 263

Fri 11/713:55JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 14/70:35PVG - JNB

2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/7R24 738

Fri 11/719:00JNB - PVG

2 stops52h 10mLufthansa

Tue 15/723:50PVG - JNB

2 stops45h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7R31 309

Fri 11/710:10JNB - PVG

2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 14/70:20PVG - JNB

4 stops41h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/7R44 363

Fri 18/721:45JNB - PVG

1 stop35h 15mEgyptair

Sat 26/723:55PVG - JNB

1 stop37h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7R18 044

Sun 20/711:20JNB - PVG

1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific

Sun 27/79:35PVG - JNB

1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7R15 883

Tue 22/713:55JNB - PVG

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 29/70:35PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/7R12 949

Tue 22/713:25JNB - PVG

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Wed 30/77:15PVG - JNB

1 stop39h 00mEmirates

Deal found 4/7R15 514

Tue 22/711:20JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 30/713:20SHA - JNB

1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/7R15 883

Tue 22/713:05CPT - PVG

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Tue 29/77:15PVG - CPT

1 stop39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 6/7R17 288

Wed 23/710:10JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 45mAir China

Sun 3/812:00PVG - JNB

1 stop25h 40mAir China

Deal found 5/7R12 878

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

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.

Deals found on 4/7

Showing 1-10 of 21 results

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

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

1 366 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

925 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

3 589 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Check prices

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

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, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong 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 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Complete your trip

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport car hire

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport car hire

Hangzhou Airport car hire

Wuxi Airport car hire

Nantong Airport car hire

Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	CheapestR7 021	AverageR13 232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR8 687	AverageR12 469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 142	AverageR15 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 175	AverageR14 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 364	AverageR15 039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 104	AverageR15 428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 560	AverageR17 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find South Africa to Shanghai flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Shanghai?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Shanghai from South Africa.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Shanghai with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Shanghai from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

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.

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

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from South Africa to ShanghaiExplore 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.

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.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.

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?

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Shanghai by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Shanghai?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Shanghai with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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.