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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai, China from R11 378

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SHA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R12 900

One-way from

R11 378
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • South Africa to Shanghai
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m 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 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/128:20JNB - PVG
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/123:30PVG - JNB
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R20 800
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/111:40PVG - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R21 344
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - PVG
1 stop32h 30mLufthansa
Fri 10/112:00PVG - JNB
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R21 724
Sun 22/1223:55JNB - PVG
2 stops37h 10mAir France
Sun 29/1222:05PVG - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAir France
Deal found 18/12R24 732
Tue 31/1222:20JNB - PVG
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Thu 9/123:00PVG - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R28 174
Mon 30/1210:10JNB - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Thu 9/115:35SHA - JNB
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Deal found 17/12R29 588
Tue 31/128:50JNB - PVG
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 6/123:45PVG - JNB
2 stops44h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R30 620
Sun 29/1211:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/113:35SHA - JNB
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R31 979
Tue 31/1211:05JNB - PVG
1 stop17h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/119:00PVG - JNB
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R32 396
Mon 30/1210:10JNB - PVG
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Wed 8/119:10PVG - JNB
2 stops42h 30mAir China
Deal found 17/12R34 425
Sun 29/1211:05JNB - SHA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/114:25SHA - JNB
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R45 260
Sun 22/127:00HLA - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1223:30PVG - HLA
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R47 108

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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

13:45-12:45

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/2

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R12 900

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

21:45-18:55

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/4

1:05-7:10

1 stop36h 05m

R13 607

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/3

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R13 734

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

9:35-14:20

3 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/3

23:45-14:40

1 stop20h 55m

R13 806

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

10:10-12:25

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

22:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R14 096

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

13:20-14:20

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/3

9:30-9:25

2 stops29h 55m

R14 785

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

11:05-16:15

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

11:25-7:40

1 stop26h 15m

R15 491

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/3

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 491

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/3

23:30-13:10

1 stop19h 40m

R15 890

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

22:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

6:15-20:50

1 stop20h 35m

R17 104

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Emirates 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
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestR7 241AverageR13 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 186AverageR12 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 411AverageR15 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 536AverageR13 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 683AverageR14 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 749AverageR15 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 565AverageR17 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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