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R3 515+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

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Air China
On average, Air China currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai.
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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 15/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/223:00JNB - PVG
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R17 539
Thu 6/20:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 18/210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R17 955
Tue 21/118:05SHA - JNB
2 stops45h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 25/113:20JNB - SHA
2 stops37h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/12R18 354
Wed 22/119:25SHA - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir China
Wed 29/110:10JNB - SHA
2 stops29h 30mAir China
Deal found 17/12R20 456
Fri 7/223:30PVG - CPT
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/215:20CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R21 108
Mon 27/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/215:20CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R22 014
Fri 7/28:55PVG - CPT
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 18/210:00CPT - PVG
1 stop45h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12R22 068
Wed 15/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R23 645
Tue 21/118:00SHA - JNB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/111:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R24 442
Sun 19/111:40PVG - CPT
2 stops32h 50mSWISS
Mon 10/29:30CPT - PVG
2 stops40h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R25 022
Mon 27/17:25SHA - CPT
2 stops57h 05mXiamenAir
Thu 6/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops38h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/12R30 186
Sat 18/11:55PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 45mLufthansa
Mon 10/29:30CPT - PVG
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R33 628

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 19 December 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/1

23:30-20:00

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

R17 539

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/2

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

R17 955

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/1

18:05-9:25

2 stops45h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

13:20-8:50

2 stops37h 30m

R18 354

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/1

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

10:10-21:40

2 stops29h 30m

R20 456

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/2

23:30-20:30

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

15:20-16:15

1 stop18h 55m

R21 108

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/1

23:30-14:30

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

15:20-16:15

1 stop18h 55m

R22 014

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/2

8:55-7:55

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

10:00-13:40

1 stop45h 40m

R22 068

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/1

23:30-20:00

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

10:10-23:20

2 stops31h 10m

R23 645

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/1

18:00-13:10

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

R24 442

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/1

11:40-14:30

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

9:30-8:25

2 stops40h 55m

R25 022

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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 R813

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R726

Emirates

Emirates

From R928

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
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 901 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
780 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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Related info for your journey

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