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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R8 174

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10:10 - 18:00
JNB
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SHA
25h 50m
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22:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
39h 10m
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R12 767Air China
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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10:10 - 17:55
JNB
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SHA
25h 45m
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Air China Logo
20:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 10m
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R12 799Air China
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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10:10 - 19:00
JNB
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SHA
26h 50m
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Air China Logo
7:55 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
29h 45m
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R13 184Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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10:10 - 20:55
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SHA
28h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
26h 10m
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R13 217Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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10:10 - 16:00
JNB
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SHA
23h 50m
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Air China Logo
12:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 15m
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R13 233Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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10:10 - 14:45
JNB
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SHA
22h 35m
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Air China Logo
22:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
39h 10m
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R13 393Air China
Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, May 2
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11:05 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
19h 00m
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13:20 - 7:55
SHA
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JNB
24h 35m
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R14 839Cathay Pacific
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:00 - 15:20
JNB
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SHA
22h 20m
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13:35 - 7:25
SHA
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JNB
23h 50m
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R14 887Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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11:10 - 12:05
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SHA
18h 55m
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13:20 - 7:45
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JNB
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R14 903Cathay Pacific
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
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11:10 - 12:05
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SHA
18h 55m
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13:20 - 7:45
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24h 25m
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R14 983Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 13
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 838
Cathay Pacific
Mar 9
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 887
Cathay Pacific
Jun 3
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 23
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 903

Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Apr 13
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 767
Air China
Mar 9
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA20:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 799
Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m
2 stops
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA7:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 184

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 767

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:10-17:55

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

R12 799

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-19:00

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

7:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R13 184

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-20:55

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R13 217

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R13 233

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 393

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

11:05-12:05

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

R14 838

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

R14 887

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

13:20-7:45

1 stop24h 25m

R14 903

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

13:20-7:45

1 stop24h 25m

R14 983

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 679, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Johannesburg, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 177.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around R12 310 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg for as low as R10 294 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 45m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 11759,6 km. Typically, this will take 19h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 649Free CancellationRating
7,2
951 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 907Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 436 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 455Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 732 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 245Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 375 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 290Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 348Free CancellationRating
7,2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 194Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 144 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 305Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 487 reviews
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