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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R8 487

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China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 15:05
JNB
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SHA
23h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:20 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
27h 00m
2 stops
R11 788China Eastern
Sat, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 17
China Eastern Logo
9:45 - 17:20
JNB
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SHA
25h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
42h 20m
2 stops
R12 108China Eastern
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 17:30
JNB
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SHA
25h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
27h 50m
2 stops
R12 950China Eastern
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:00
JNB
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SHA
24h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
19:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
R13 203Air China
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:20
JNB
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SHA
23h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 15m
2 stops
R13 219Air China
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25
JNB
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SHA
22h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 15m
2 stops
R13 270Air China
Wed, May 6 - Mon, Jul 6
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25
JNB
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SHA
22h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:35 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
22h 05m
1 stop
R13 405Air China
Fri, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 21:50
JNB
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SHA
29h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
21h 05m
1 stop
R13 438Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25
JNB
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SHA
22h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
13:55 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
23h 45m
2 stops
R13 455Air China
Fri, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25
JNB
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SHA
22h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 15m
2 stops
R13 489Air China
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 27

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 27
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 4
SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 203
Air China
Apr 27
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 4
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 219
Air China
May 6
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 6
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 270

China Eastern flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Eastern deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Eastern
Apr 4
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m
2 stops
SHA15:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 17
SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 00m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 788
China Eastern
May 29
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
2 stops
SHA17:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 5
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 108
China Eastern
May 16
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA17:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA10:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 50m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 950

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

9:50-15:05

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

11:20-8:20

2 stops27h 00m

R11 788

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:45-17:20

2 stops25h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

20:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

R12 108

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:50-17:30

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

10:30-8:20

2 stops27h 50m

R12 950

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R13 203

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R13 219

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/7

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R13 270
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R13 405

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

10:10-21:50

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

R13 438

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

13:55-7:40

2 stops23h 45m

R13 455

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R13 489

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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 R11 418, 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 923.

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 R13 242 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 963 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 25m
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 25m 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.

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

  • 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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Rating
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Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 973Free CancellationRating
7,2
971 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 360Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 475 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 002Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 740 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 771Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 426 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 894Free CancellationRating
7,2
198 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R12 111Free CancellationRating
7,3
141 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 787Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 206 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 958Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 542 reviews
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