What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is currently May ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around R194, however they can be found for as little as R139.

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 20 minutes).

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

R11 378+ Flights to Shanghai, China

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Return from	R12 900
One-way from	R11 378
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 068

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2 total stops
44h 50m total
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日 29/128:20JNB - PVG

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木 9/123:30PVG - JNB

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土 28/1219:35JNB - PVG

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R21 344

土 28/1219:35JNB - PVG

1 stop32h 30mLufthansa

金 10/112:00PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 30mLufthansa

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日 22/1223:55JNB - PVG

2 stops37h 10mAir France

日 29/1222:05PVG - JNB

2 stops29h 55mAir France

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火 31/1222:20JNB - PVG

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1 stop23h 35mEmirates

Deal found 17/12R28 174

月 30/1210:10JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 15mAir China

木 9/115:35SHA - JNB

1 stop22h 05mAir China

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火 31/128:50JNB - PVG

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

月 6/123:45PVG - JNB

2 stops44h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12R30 620

日 29/1211:05JNB - SHA

1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific

金 10/113:35SHA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12R31 979

火 31/1211:05JNB - PVG

1 stop17h 05mCathay Pacific

金 10/119:00PVG - JNB

1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12R32 396

月 30/1210:10JNB - PVG

2 stops31h 10mAir China

水 8/119:10PVG - JNB

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Deal found 17/12R34 425

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1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 17/12R45 260

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2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 18/12R47 108

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日 23/28:20PVG - JNB

1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 900

金 18/421:45JNB - PVG

1 stop39h 10mEgyptair

土 26/41:05PVG - JNB

1 stop36h 05mEgyptair

Deal found 17/12R13 607

金 14/310:10JNB - SHA

2 stops22h 50mAir China

火 25/314:25SHA - JNB

2 stops23h 15mAir China

Deal found 18/12R13 734

月 17/39:35JNB - PVG

3 stops22h 45mQatar Airways

火 25/323:45PVG - JNB

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月 17/313:20JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

火 25/39:30PVG - JNB

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土 8/311:05JNB - PVG

1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific

月 17/311:25PVG - JNB

1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12R15 491

日 9/323:00JNB - PVG

1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air

木 13/323:30PVG - JNB

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

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木 6/322:20JNB - PVG

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月 17/36:15PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEmirates

Deal found 17/12R17 104

金 10/19:55JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 00mEtihad Airways

木 16/117:55PVG - JNB

1 stop20h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R17 466

日 16/210:10JNB - PVG

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土 22/20:10PVG - JNB

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1 stop40h 55mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop42h 10mTurkish Airlines

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日 16/319:45JNB - PVG

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1 stop40h 35mKLM

Deal found 18/12R19 405

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Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

日 16/2

13:45-12:45

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

日 23/2

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R12 900

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

金 18/4

21:45-18:55

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

土 26/4

1:05-7:10

1 stop36h 05m

R13 607

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

金 14/3

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

火 25/3

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R13 734

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

月 17/3

9:35-14:20

3 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

火 25/3

23:45-14:40

1 stop20h 55m

R13 806

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

月 10/3

10:10-12:25

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

土 15/3

22:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R14 096

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

月 17/3

13:20-14:20

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

火 25/3

9:30-9:25

2 stops29h 55m

R14 785

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 8/3

11:05-16:15

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

月 17/3

11:25-7:40

1 stop26h 15m

R15 491

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 8/3

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

月 17/3

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 491

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

日 9/3

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

木 13/3

23:30-13:10

1 stop19h 40m

R15 890

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 6/3

22:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

月 17/3

6:15-20:50

1 stop20h 35m

R17 104

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Travel insights for flights to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 26 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Qatar Airways

From R648

Singapore Airlines

From R559

Emirates

From R859

Ethiopian Air

From R648

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 349 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

839 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 792 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 412 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.
How much is a return flight to Shanghai?
A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around R194, however they can be found for as little as R139.
Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 20 minutes).
Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?
Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0,0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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Temperature in Shanghai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

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