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R3 348+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 3/718:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 16/79:55JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R13 598
Sun 6/716:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 13/713:45JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 216
Wed 2/70:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 14/713:35JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R15 629
Wed 12/220:25SHA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mAir China
Wed 26/210:10JNB - SHA
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/1R15 930
Wed 12/218:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 325
Wed 9/717:45PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 15/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1R17 416
Sun 6/713:20SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 13/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1R17 886
Sun 6/718:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/79:05JNB - PVG
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 507
Thu 3/78:25PVG - JNB
2 stops29h 15mAir China
Wed 16/710:10JNB - PVG
2 stops22h 45mAir China
Deal found 15/1R23 134
Mon 27/114:10SHA - CPT
2 stops50h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 6/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops38h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/1R23 830
Mon 27/111:40PVG - CPT
2 stops59h 45mSWISS
Thu 6/219:30CPT - PVG
2 stops30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R25 146
Mon 27/18:55PVG - CPT
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 6/210:00CPT - PVG
1 stop45h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1R25 297

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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/7

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

9:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

R13 598

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/7

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

R15 216

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/7

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

13:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

R15 629

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/2

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

R15 930

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/2

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

10:10-11:25

1 stop19h 15m

R16 325

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/7

17:45-7:40

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

11:20-17:50

1 stop24h 30m

R17 416

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/7

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

R17 886

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/7

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

9:05-16:30

3 stops25h 25m

R18 507

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/7

8:25-7:40

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

10:10-14:55

2 stops22h 45m

R23 134

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/1

14:10-10:30

2 stops50h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

12:35-8:50

2 stops38h 15m

R23 830

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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 R820

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R726

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

China Eastern
7,0
Good
134 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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