Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R13 918. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R14 545, and Cathay Pacific, from R15 043. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 660. Users have also found prices from R10 434 and R13 660 on Cathay Pacific and Air China, respectively.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 33% on the overall cost on flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R15 393. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R19 264.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Shanghai. Prices for June average R17 230 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R13 310. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a June flight can save you 8% on your journey compared to booking in September

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to JNB?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to OR Tambo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Shanghai.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Shanghai to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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

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Round-trip from	R13 918
One-way from	R8 886
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 508

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 785	AverageR16 930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 824	AverageR16 648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 065	AverageR17 760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR13 173	AverageR19 312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 042	AverageR21 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 341	AverageR15 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 945	AverageR19 135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 886

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

The best prices from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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