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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R8 205

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China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 12:40
JNB
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PVG
20h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
24h 20m
1 stop
R11 297China Eastern
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:00
JNB
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PVG
21h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R11 442Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 14:40
JNB
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PVG
19h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 4:00
PVG
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JNB
33h 25m
1 stop
R11 570Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:25
JNB
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PVG
35h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R11 634Singapore Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 16:20
JNB
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PVG
19h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 15:50
PVG
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JNB
21h 15m
1 stop
R11 826Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 6:35
JNB
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PVG
28h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:35 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
24h 00m
1 stop
R11 954Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 12
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:10
JNB
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
17:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
44h 10m
2 stops
R12 515Air China
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Air China Logo
10:10 - 13:55
JNB
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PVG
21h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
16:55 - 7:40
PVG
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JNB
44h 45m
2 stops
R12 660Air China
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20
JNB
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SHA
19h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:55
SHA
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
R15 400Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
R15 416Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 23
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 30
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 400
Cathay Pacific
Jun 2
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 9
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 416
Cathay Pacific
Mar 24
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 31
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 544

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Mar 23
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
2 stops
SHA15:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 30
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 515
Air China
Apr 15
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 660
Air China
May 1
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m
2 stops
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 31
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 708

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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 9 February 2026.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 297

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 442

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R11 570

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

19:50-13:25

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 634

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

0:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

R11 826

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

19:50-6:35

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 954

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:10-22:10

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

17:30-7:40

2 stops44h 10m

R12 515

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

10:10-13:55

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

16:55-7:40

2 stops44h 45m

R12 660

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

R15 400

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

R15 416

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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 009.

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 440 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 288 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 19h 45m
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 19h 45m.

  • 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R7 923Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 452 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 631Free CancellationRating
7,2
958 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 316Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 763Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 389 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 106Free CancellationRating
7,2
192 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 525Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 137Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 160 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 286Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 514 reviews
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