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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R10 683

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 620

One-way from

R10 683
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/4-19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 6/48:50JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 18/40:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 620
Sun 6/413:45JNB - PVG
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/48:05PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 805
Sat 22/310:40CPT - PVG
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 31/319:10PVG - CPT
2 stops44h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R14 125
Fri 21/39:55JNB - PVG
1 stop18h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 6/418:55PVG - JNB
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 915
Fri 21/310:10JNB - SHA
2 stops29h 55mAir China
Sun 6/411:30SHA - JNB
2 stops26h 10mAir China
Deal found 16/1R14 934
Sat 22/315:20CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/30:20PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R15 234
Fri 21/313:20JNB - PVG
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/40:35PVG - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 404
Fri 21/310:10JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/412:25SHA - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 535
Sat 22/36:05CPT - PVG
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/30:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 874
Fri 28/212:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 8/323:45PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R16 777
Sun 23/36:05CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 45mLufthansa
Mon 31/310:55PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1R17 360
Mon 24/317:15CPT - PVG
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/322:25PVG - CPT
1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 473

Find flights from South Africa to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

8:50-16:30

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/4

0:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

R12 620

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

13:45-22:45

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/4

8:05-6:10

1 stop28h 05m

R13 805

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

19:10-9:25

2 stops44h 15m

R14 125

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-9:55

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/4

18:55-8:35

1 stop19h 40m

R14 915

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/4

7:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R14 934

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

15:20-16:15

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/3

0:20-13:45

1 stop19h 25m

R15 234

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

13:20-14:20

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/4

0:35-8:10

2 stops37h 35m

R15 404

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

10:10-19:25

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/4

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R15 535

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

6:05-14:20

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/3

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R15 874

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

12:35-14:20

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/3

23:45-10:30

1 stop40h 45m

R16 777

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa from South Africa to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 683. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Shanghai are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from South Africa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 516AverageR13 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 062AverageR12 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 807AverageR16 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 975AverageR14 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 196AverageR16 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 317AverageR14 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 144AverageR18 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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