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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R6 824

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:05
JNB
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PVG
37h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:35 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
24h 00m
1 stop
R11 248Singapore Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 12
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
R11 493Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 17
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 21:45
JNB
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PVG
19h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35
PVG
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 542Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
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 868Etihad Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 15
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 901Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 20:10
PVG
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
R12 521Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
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
R12 848Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:00
JNB
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SHA
25h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
R12 864Air China
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 12
Air China Logo
10:10 - 20:05
JNB
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SHA
27h 55m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
R12 978Air China
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
R14 954Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Apr 24
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 1
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 954
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 14
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 970
Cathay Pacific
Apr 24
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 1
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 003

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Air China
Apr 29
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 864
Air China
Jun 3
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
2 stops
SHA20:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 23
SHA8:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 978
Air China
Apr 29
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 35m
2 stops
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 011

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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 21 January 2026.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-15:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 248

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

R11 493

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:30-21:45

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 542

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 868

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 901

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/2

23:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

R12 521

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

0:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

R12 848

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R12 864

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

10:10-20:05

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R12 978

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

R14 954

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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 199.

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 504 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 464 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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Airline
Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 071Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 434 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 187Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 719 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 209Free CancellationRating
7,2
948 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 965Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 374 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 477Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 536Free CancellationRating
7,2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 364Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 140 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 522Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 484 reviews
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