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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R8 698

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Oct 26 — Nov 21
1 adult

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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 21 October 2024.

Tue 26/1114:35JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/1223:30PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R12 202
Mon 4/1112:45JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 15/1123:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/10R12 537
Wed 20/1110:10JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 05mAir China
Wed 27/1116:30PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 10mAir China
Deal found 21/10R13 805
Tue 26/1111:05JNB - PVG
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/128:40PVG - JNB
2 stops31h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10R14 720
Mon 4/1112:45JNB - PVG
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/1123:45PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R14 861
Tue 26/1113:45JNB - PVG
1 stop17h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/120:10PVG - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/10R16 147
Thu 21/1112:45JNB - SHA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1110:35SHA - JNB
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R17 872
Mon 4/1110:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Fri 15/1121:00SHA - JNB
3 stops64h 40mAir China
Deal found 21/10R17 890
Wed 20/1119:35JNB - PVG
2 stops39h 15mLufthansa
Tue 26/110:10PVG - JNB
2 stops39h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 21/10R21 411
Tue 26/1119:35JNB - PVG
2 stops53h 05mAustrian Airlines
Fri 6/1210:30PVG - JNB
2 stops29h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 21/10R22 468
Thu 5/1212:40CPT - SHA
2 stops41h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/1213:35SHA - CPT
2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10R35 269
Thu 21/1120:25JNB - PVG
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Wed 27/1111:40PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 21/10R42 418

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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 600 404 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2024.

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Cape Town IntlShanghai Pu Dong

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

2 stops31h 05m

R10 582

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/2

1 stop20h 10m

R11 973

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/2

1 stop24h 05m

R11 973

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/11

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/12

1 stop19h 40m

R12 202

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/11

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/11

1 stop21h 50m

R12 537

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/11

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/11

2 stops45h 10m

R13 805

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/2

1 stop36h 00m

R14 615

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/1

1 stop19h 15m

R14 685

Cape Town IntlShanghai Pu Dong

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

1 stop38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

1 stop35h 25m

R17 397

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/11

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/11

3 stops32h 35m

R17 872

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/11

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/11

2 stops39h 20m

R21 411

Johannesburg OR TamboShanghai Pu Dong

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/11

2 stops53h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/12

2 stops29h 00m

R22 468

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Deals found on 20/10

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 R679). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R873). 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 21 October 2024.

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 21 October 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, Air China and Singapore Airlines 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
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 332 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7,7
Good
882 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7,7
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 646 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Shanghai for under R10 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Shanghai for under R10 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just R10 582, but on average you can expect to pay R24 334.

  • 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 R8 698. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Shanghai are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What does JNB to SHA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JNB to SHA flight. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 21/10.

  • 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 R679). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R873). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 927AverageR12 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 117AverageR15 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 211AverageR12 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 354AverageR13 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 414AverageR15 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 967AverageR14 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 979AverageR16 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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