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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R6 827

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
34h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
34h 05m1 stop
R11 209Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Apr 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
34h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R11 439Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 15:05
JNB
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PVG
19h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R11 570Singapore Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
34h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 6:10
PVG
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JNB
19h 45m1 stop
R11 685Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R11 784Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R12 539Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Apr 13
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 16:20
JNB
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PVG
19h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 15:20
PVG
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JNB
20h 45m1 stop
R12 604Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:00
JNB
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SHA
23h 50m2 stops
Air China Logo
22:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
39h 10m2 stops
R13 064Air China
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Air China Logo
10:10 - 11:25
JNB
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SHA
19h 15m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 10m2 stops
R13 113Air China
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 7:25
HLA
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PVG
37h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:45 - 16:20
PVG
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HLA
45h 35m2 stops
R48 267Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Air China
May 6
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
2 stops
SHA16:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 064
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Air China
Jan 21
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 5
SHA12:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 113
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Air China
Feb 16
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 343
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Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Feb 1
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 591
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 15
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 17
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 673
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Cathay Pacific
Apr 2
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 8
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 854
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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 7 January 2026.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:55-12:45

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/4

14:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

R11 209

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:55-12:45

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 439

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

R11 570

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-12:45

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

16:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

R11 685

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/2

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R11 784

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R12 539

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

0:35-15:20

1 stop20h 45m

R12 604

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 064

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:10-11:25

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

12:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R13 113

JohannesburgShanghai

HLA - PVG

HLAPVG

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 12/2

12:05-7:25

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

0:45-16:20

2 stops45h 35m

R48 267

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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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 258.

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 597 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 520 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 18h 35m
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 35m.

  • 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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Airline
Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 114Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 427 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 316Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 701 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 373Free CancellationRating
7,2
935 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 023Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 360 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 597Free CancellationRating
7,2
187 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 803Free CancellationRating
7,2
136 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 430Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 122 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 601Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 461 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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