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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R6 805

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R11 384Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
19h 35m
1 stop
R11 497Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 6:35
JNB
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PVG
28h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R11 513Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:20 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
R11 755Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:35 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
24h 00m
1 stop
R12 077Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:10
JNB
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SHA
22h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 10m
2 stops
R12 851Air China
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:10
JNB
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:10 - 7:40
PVG
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JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R13 238Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 19:00
JNB
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SHA
26h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
29h 45m
2 stops
R13 238Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20
JNB
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SHA
19h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 7:25
SHA
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JNB
38h 55m
1 stop
R14 722Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20
JNB
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SHA
19h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
24h 25m
1 stop
R14 867Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 5

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Air China
Mar 9
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA20:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 851
Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
2 stops
SHA16:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 238
Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 271

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 8
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 15
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 722
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 5
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 867
Cathay Pacific
Mar 9
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 948

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 384

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R11 497

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/7

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 513

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

16:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

R11 755

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/4

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R12 077

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

R12 851

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-22:10

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

7:10-7:40

1 stop30h 30m

R13 238

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-19:00

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

7:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R13 238

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

22:30-7:25

1 stop38h 55m

R14 722

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

13:20-7:45

1 stop24h 25m

R14 867

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 061.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around R12 350 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg for as low as R10 336 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Shanghai.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai is 11774,4 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R7 972Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 436 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 062Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 083Free CancellationRating
7,2
949 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 830Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 374 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 336Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 394Free CancellationRating
7,2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 212Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 143 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 356Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 487 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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