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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R7 470

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 937

One-way from

R7 470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 064
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 327 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 036 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 16 July 2025.

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/110:10PVG - JNB
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R11 258
Wed 30/713:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 5/80:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/7R11 937
Mon 6/1010:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Mon 13/1018:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 15/7R12 742
Mon 6/1010:10JNB - SHA
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Mon 13/1019:25SHA - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/7R13 099
Wed 30/79:50JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 6/815:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/7R14 332
Wed 23/710:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/720:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R14 546
Tue 23/99:50JNB - PVG
2 stops42h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 2/1015:25PVG - JNB
1 stop22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/7R14 618
Thu 11/98:00JNB - PVG
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/90:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R14 743
Mon 1/913:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 15/90:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7R14 868
Mon 1/914:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/90:20PVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7R15 226
Wed 13/810:05JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Wed 20/87:15PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/7R15 511
Mon 1/910:40CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/90:35PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R16 012

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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 16 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

Tue 11/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 258

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/8

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R11 937

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R12 742

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

10:10-15:25

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/10

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R13 099

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/8

15:25-8:20

1 stop22h 55m

R14 332

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

9:50-9:50

2 stops42h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/10

15:25-8:20

1 stop22h 55m

R14 618

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

10:10-19:00

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/8

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R14 636

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

8:00-16:20

3 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/9

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R14 743

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R14 868

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

14:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R15 226

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/7

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 16 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 16 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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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  • 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 R7 470. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Air China, 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 R670). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 142AverageR13 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 835AverageR12 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 340AverageR15 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 366AverageR14 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 059AverageR15 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 386AverageR15 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 809AverageR18 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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