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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R11 256

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 14:35
JNB
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PVG
36h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:20 - 6:10
PVG
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JNB
27h 50m1 stop
R11 256Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
34h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
32h 10m1 stop
R11 606Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:00
JNB
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PVG
21h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
23h 20m1 stop
R11 623Etihad Airways
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 6:30
JNB
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PVG
28h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
34h 45m1 stop
R11 856Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40
JNB
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PVG
18h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35
PVG
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JNB
22h 00m1 stop
R12 190Qatar Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 14:40
JNB
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PVG
19h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 15:20
PVG
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JNB
20h 45m1 stop
R13 324Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 1
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:00
JNB
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SHA
24h 50m2 stops
Air China Logo
12:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 15m2 stops
R13 657Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:30
JNB
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SHA
26h 20m2 stops
Air China Logo
13:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
24h 10m2 stops
R13 674Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 20:55
JNB
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SHA
27h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25
SHA
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JNB
23h 50m1 stop
R15 925Cathay Pacific
Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20
JNB
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SHA
19h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 7:25
SHA
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JNB
20h 50m1 stop
R16 025Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Feb 12
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 35m
1 stop
PVG11:35Shanghai Pu Dong
Feb 19
PVG19:05Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 20m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 458
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 1
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 925
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 10
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 17
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 025
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Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 657
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Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
2 stops
SHA18:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 674
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Air China
Apr 3
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
May 4
PVG18:50Shanghai Pu Dong
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 807
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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 30 December 2025.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-14:35

1 stop36h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

8:20-6:10

1 stop27h 50m

R11 256

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:55-12:45

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

16:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

R11 606

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/4

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 623

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-6:30

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

13:50-18:35

1 stop34h 45m

R11 856

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 190

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

0:35-15:20

1 stop20h 45m

R13 324

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R13 657

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-18:30

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R13 674

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

R15 925

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/2

16:35-7:25

1 stop20h 50m

R16 025

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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 September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 439.

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 807 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 622 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

16h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 16h 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 16h 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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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 245Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 422 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 482Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 698 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 540Free CancellationRating
7,2
922 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 200Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 346 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 784Free CancellationRating
7,2
185 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 993Free CancellationRating
7,2
135 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 630Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 111 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 819Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 447 reviews
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