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R2 857+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
fev 26 — mar 51
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.

Cheapest airline

Air China
On average, Air China currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R16 702).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 fevereiro 2025.

qui 12/619:10PVG - JNB
1 stop29h 25mSingapore Airlines
qui 19/613:45JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 918
ter 10/618:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
dom 22/69:50JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 545
qui 12/613:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
qui 19/611:20JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R15 043
seg 9/619:05PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
qui 19/611:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R15 153
seg 9/67:15PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
seg 16/619:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R16 499
dom 16/323:30PVG - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
sex 21/35:50CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 398
qua 11/61:35PVG - JNB
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
qui 19/69:50JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 615
dom 16/323:45PVG - CPT
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
sex 21/312:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R22 712
seg 9/616:20PVG - JNB
2 stops45h 20mAir China
seg 16/610:10JNB - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAir China
Deal found 20/2R23 670
seg 9/619:25SHA - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir China
qua 18/610:10JNB - SHA
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Deal found 20/2R23 910
qui 12/613:55SHA - JNB
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
qui 19/611:20JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R24 020
sáb 15/30:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
sex 21/310:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R24 352

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 fevereiro 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 12/6

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 19/6

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

R13 918

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 10/6

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 22/6

9:50-10:35

1 stop18h 45m

R14 545

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 12/6

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 19/6

11:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R15 043

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 9/6

19:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 19/6

11:20-13:15

1 stop19h 55m

R15 153

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 9/6

7:15-16:15

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 16/6

19:10-22:20

1 stop21h 10m

R16 499

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 16/3

23:30-22:30

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sex 21/3

5:50-16:15

2 stops28h 25m

R18 398

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 11/6

1:35-10:15

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 19/6

9:50-10:35

1 stop18h 45m

R19 615

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 16/3

23:45-22:50

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

sex 21/3

12:35-14:20

1 stop19h 45m

R22 712

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 9/6

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 18/6

10:10-13:55

1 stop21h 45m

R23 670

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 9/6

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 18/6

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

R23 910

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R531

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R709

Emirates

Emirates

From R811

Air China

Air China

From R715

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.

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