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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R8 174

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 487

One-way from

R8 174

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 080
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 661 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

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 15 April 2025.

Thu 22/513:55JNB - PVG
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/50:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 563
Sat 7/613:45JNB - PVG
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 27/616:50PVG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 282
Mon 19/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 1/60:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R13 793
Mon 9/610:10JNB - PVG
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Mon 16/618:50PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAir China
Deal found 15/4R13 888
Fri 25/410:10JNB - SHA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/418:30SHA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R14 323
Sun 6/711:20JNB - PVG
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/812:20PVG - JNB
1 stop25h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4R14 474
Sun 6/711:20JNB - SHA
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/816:50SHA - JNB
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4R14 474
Sat 24/510:40CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 30/58:05PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R14 720
Mon 9/68:00JNB - PVG
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/60:35PVG - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R15 098
Fri 26/1210:10JNB - SHA
2 stops23h 55mAir China
Tue 30/1213:30SHA - JNB
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Deal found 15/4R15 269
Mon 19/513:00CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/60:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R15 969
Fri 30/513:25JNB - PVG
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Fri 6/67:15PVG - JNB
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 15/4R18 315

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

13:55-16:20

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R12 563

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

13:45-22:45

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/6

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

R13 282

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/6

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R13 793

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

10:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/6

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R13 888

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 30/4

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

R14 323

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:20-22:10

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/8

12:20-7:40

1 stop25h 20m

R14 474

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:20-20:55

1 stop27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/8

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

R14 474

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

10:40-15:05

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/5

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

R14 720

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

8:00-16:20

3 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/6

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R15 098

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

13:00-20:30

2 stops25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/6

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R15 969

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
775 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific 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, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong and Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 561AverageR13 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 354AverageR13 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 871AverageR16 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 988AverageR16 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 178AverageR15 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 641AverageR15 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 015AverageR19 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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