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R2 989+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — JNB
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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 26 March 2025.

Cheapest airline

Air China
On average, Air China currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of R16 737).
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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 26 March 2025.

Mon 26/516:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/513:45JNB - PVG
1 stop17h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 231
Mon 14/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 25/413:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R14 036
Sun 6/40:20PVG - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 18/48:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R14 655
Wed 7/513:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/511:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3R15 020
Wed 7/514:30PVG - JNB
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/511:20JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3R15 020
Thu 1/511:25PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mAir China
Mon 5/510:10JNB - PVG
1 stop24h 20mAir China
Deal found 24/3R15 476
Fri 11/47:15PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Mon 21/422:20JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/3R15 786
Sun 25/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/510:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R16 077
Thu 8/516:40SHA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Fri 9/510:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Deal found 25/3R16 114
Sat 5/40:20PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/613:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R16 351
Sun 6/49:25SHA - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/611:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R17 207
Wed 28/513:25PVG - CPT
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/520:20CPT - PVG
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 382

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 26 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

R12 231

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/4

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

R14 036

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/4

0:20-3:55

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

8:20-15:45

1 stop25h 25m

R14 655

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/5

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R15 020

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/5

14:30-7:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-22:10

1 stop28h 50m

R15 020

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/5

11:25-7:40

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

10:10-16:30

1 stop24h 20m

R15 476

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/4

7:15-20:50

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

22:20-22:20

1 stop18h 00m

R15 786

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

R16 077

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

16:40-7:40

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R16 114

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/4

0:20-20:10

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

R16 351

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of R9 679). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of R16 405). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Air China, Cathay Pacific. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R531

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R620

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
834 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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Related info for your journey

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 26 March 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai. At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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

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