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 R9 279. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Malaysia 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 Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Shanghai Pu Dong.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai are Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

Find a great deal and save up to 16% by booking at least 22 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to Shanghai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 748.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

Flights from South Africa to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Shanghai in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R10 595.

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.

R20 556+ Flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

13:45-6:35

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/5

0:35-6:10

1 stop35h 35m

R13 027

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

10:10-13:50

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

11:30-8:20

2 stops26h 50m

R14 036

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/12

10:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/12

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R15 315

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/12

10:10-13:25

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/1

22:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R16 162

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

8:50-16:30

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/4

0:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R16 937

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

9:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

18:55-7:10

2 stops42h 15m

R18 108

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

4:00-16:15

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/1

23:30-0:50

2 stops31h 20m

R20 991

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/12

18:15-13:05

1 stop36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/1

11:25-9:35

1 stop28h 10m

R21 315

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

18:50-9:25

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

11:15-8:10

2 stops50h 55m

R21 856

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

18:50-9:25

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/5

21:40-8:10

1 stop40h 30m

R22 757

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai

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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 20 November 2024.

Sun 24/1119:45JNB - PVG

1 stop36h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 21/123:45PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R15 135

Mon 9/1210:10JNB - SHA

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/1217:40SHA - JNB

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R15 315

Thu 21/1115:20CPT - PVG

1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/1223:30PVG - CPT

1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/11R15 640

Mon 9/1210:10JNB - SHA

2 stops26h 35mAir China

Thu 26/1211:30SHA - JNB

2 stops26h 10mAir China

Deal found 19/11R16 072

Wed 25/1210:10JNB - PVG

1 stop21h 15mAir China

Wed 1/122:10PVG - JNB

1 stop39h 30mAir China

Deal found 18/11R16 162

Tue 26/1112:45JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/128:40PVG - JNB

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R17 009

Thu 21/1110:55CPT - PVG

2 stops29h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/120:10PVG - CPT

2 stops39h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R17 766

Thu 21/1112:40CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 4/1223:45PVG - CPT

2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R18 054

Tue 26/1119:35JNB - PVG

2 stops53h 05mAustrian Airlines

Fri 6/1210:30PVG - JNB

2 stops53h 00mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 19/11R18 883

Thu 21/119:30CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 20mLufthansa

Tue 3/120:10PVG - CPT

2 stops40h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 19/11R19 261

Thu 21/118:50CPT - PVG

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/1223:45PVG - CPT

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R19 712

Sun 24/1119:40JNB - PVG

2 stops31h 45mKLM

Tue 21/111:25PVG - JNB

2 stops51h 50mKLM

Deal found 19/11R20 306

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Tue 22/413:45JNB - PVG

1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 3/50:35PVG - JNB

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R13 027

Mon 21/410:10JNB - SHA

2 stops21h 40mAir China

Sun 4/511:30SHA - JNB

2 stops26h 50mAir China

Deal found 19/11R14 036

Mon 9/1210:10JNB - SHA

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/1211:30SHA - JNB

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R15 315

Tue 22/48:50JNB - PVG

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 30/40:35PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R16 937

Tue 24/124:00JNB - PVG

2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/123:30PVG - JNB

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/11R20 991

Wed 23/418:50JNB - PVG

2 stops32h 35mKLM

Mon 5/511:15PVG - JNB

2 stops50h 55mKLM

Deal found 19/11R21 856

Wed 23/418:50JNB - PVG

2 stops32h 35mAir France

Sat 3/521:40PVG - JNB

1 stop40h 30mAir France

Deal found 19/11R22 757

Sat 19/411:20JNB - PVG

1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/514:30PVG - JNB

2 stops25h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11R26 018

Wed 25/1210:10JNB - PVG

1 stop21h 15mAir China

Wed 1/122:10PVG - JNB

1 stop39h 30mAir China

Deal found 18/11R16 162

Wed 25/1218:30CPT - PVG

1 stop36h 35mLufthansa

Fri 17/10:10PVG - CPT

2 stops40h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 19/11R32 342

Fri 25/419:50JNB - PVG

2 stops23h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 3/515:25PVG - JNB

2 stops31h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/11R34 288

Wed 23/49:55JNB - PVG

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/518:55PVG - JNB

2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R18 108

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Thu 21/1115:20CPT - PVG

1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/1223:30PVG - CPT

1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/11R15 640

Thu 21/1110:55CPT - PVG

2 stops29h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/120:10PVG - CPT

2 stops39h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R17 766

Thu 21/1112:40CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 4/1223:45PVG - CPT

2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R18 054

Thu 21/119:30CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 20mLufthansa

Tue 3/120:10PVG - CPT

2 stops40h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 19/11R19 261

Thu 21/118:50CPT - PVG

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/1223:45PVG - CPT

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R19 712

Sun 24/1119:45JNB - PVG

1 stop36h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 21/123:45PVG - JNB

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R15 135

Sun 24/1119:35JNB - SHA

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/111:30SHA - JNB

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R18 595

Sun 24/1119:40JNB - PVG

2 stops31h 45mKLM

Tue 21/111:25PVG - JNB

2 stops51h 50mKLM

Deal found 19/11R20 306

Sun 24/1110:10JNB - PVG

1 stop24h 40mLufthansa

Mon 20/10:10PVG - JNB

2 stops39h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 19/11R20 721

Sun 24/1110:30JNB - PVG

2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/123:30PVG - JNB

4 stops42h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/11R50 450

Tue 26/1112:45JNB - PVG

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/128:40PVG - JNB

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R17 009

Tue 26/1119:35JNB - PVG

2 stops53h 05mAustrian Airlines

Fri 6/1210:30PVG - JNB

2 stops53h 00mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 19/11R18 883

One-way flights from South Africa to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Tue 4/213:50CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/11R9 279

Tue 4/25:45CPT - SHA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R9 856

Tue 4/25:45CPT - PVG

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R9 856

Mon 3/20:35CPT - PVG

2 stops36h 30mAir France

Deal found 19/11R25 027

Tue 4/210:40CPT - PVG

3 stops32h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/11R35 495

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

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Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 R873). 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?

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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air 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

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 350 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

876 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 834 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 528 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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 R9 279. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Malaysia 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 Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 R873). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	CheapestR7 201	AverageR12 983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 135	AverageR12 536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR10 353	AverageR15 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 351	AverageR13 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 618	AverageR14 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 680	AverageR15 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 430	AverageR17 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

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?

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 20 November 2024.

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Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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

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

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

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