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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R6 742

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai departing on 14/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40
JNB
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PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35
PVG
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
R12 328Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 21:50
JNB
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PVG
18h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 9:10
PVG
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JNB
20h 20m
1 stop
R12 576Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:50
JNB
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PVG
21h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:15 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
R12 625Etihad Airways
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:15
JNB
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PVG
17h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:15 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
R12 906Etihad Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Jan 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 - 19:20
PVG
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
R13 451Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 - 19:20
PVG
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
R13 468Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 12:50
JNB
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PVG
21h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:35 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
27h 45m
2 stops
R13 798China Eastern
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 22:30
JNB
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PVG
30h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
24h 20m
1 stop
R13 865China Eastern
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 1:10
JNB
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PVG
33h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 20:35
PVG
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JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
R14 046Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 22:05
JNB
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PVG
30h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
30h 30m
2 stops
R14 063Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

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Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 27
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 831
Cathay Pacific
Nov 24
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 1
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 848
Cathay Pacific
Sept 24
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 4
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 881

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Nov 12
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 05m
2 stops
PVG0:25Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 19
PVG6:30Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 212
Air China
Nov 12
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 05m
2 stops
PVG0:25Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 19
PVG16:30Shanghai Pu Dong
45h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 228
Air China
Nov 20
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
2 stops
SHA17:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 27
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 377

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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 1 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/11

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 328

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:55-21:50

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

18:50-9:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 576

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R12 625
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R12 906

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

8:05-19:20

1 stop17h 15m

R13 451

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

8:05-19:20

1 stop17h 15m

R13 468

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

10:35-8:20

2 stops27h 45m

R13 798

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-22:30

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 865

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

10:05-1:10

3 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

22:05-20:35

2 stops28h 30m

R14 046

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-22:05

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

7:50-8:20

2 stops30h 30m

R14 063

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R14 311 to R17 566.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 328.

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 997.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 R13 326 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 R11 749 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

  • 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 605Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 012 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R9 462Free CancellationRating
7,4
159 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 923Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 584 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 929Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 739 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 965Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 499 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 677Free CancellationRating
7,3
229 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 391Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 436 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 799Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 639 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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