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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai from R8 395

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:20JNB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:35PVG-JNB
34h 45m1 stop
R12 054Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25JNB-SHA
22h 15m1 stop
Air China Logo
14:25 - 7:40SHA-JNB
23h 15m2 stops
R12 783Air China
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15JNB-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:05PVG-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R15 506Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
R16 061Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
20h 50m1 stop
R16 078Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:15PVG-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
R16 338Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35PVG-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
R16 408Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 15:30JNB-PVG
20h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:15 - 20:50PVG-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R16 945Emirates
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 15:30JNB-PVG
20h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:15 - 5:30PVG-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
R16 980Emirates
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15JNB-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 3:55PVG-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
R17 136Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Nov 11
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 25
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 061
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 11
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 25
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 078
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 2
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 6
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 443
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Air China flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Air China
Oct 22
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 783
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Air China
Sept 24
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 23
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 818
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Air China
Oct 22
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
PVG13:55Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 4
PVG16:10Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 30m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 147
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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 17 September 2025.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

13:50-18:35

1 stop34h 45m

R12 054

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/11

14:25-7:40

2 stops23h 15m

R12 783

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/11

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R15 506

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/11

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

R16 061

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/11

16:35-7:25

1 stop20h 50m

R16 078

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

23:35-15:15

1 stop21h 40m

R16 338

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R16 408

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

13:25-15:30

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

7:15-20:50

1 stop19h 35m

R16 945

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:25-15:30

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

7:15-5:30

1 stop28h 15m

R16 980

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/11

0:20-3:55

1 stop33h 35m

R17 136

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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 777.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R13 328. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Johannesburg because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 305.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 984. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R16 132 on average. Flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 R13 289 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 858 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 600Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 367 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R11 005Free CancellationRating
7,2
862 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 293Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 622 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 194Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 251 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R12 721Free CancellationRating
7,3
101 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 106Free CancellationRating
7,6
998 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 425Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 339 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Shanghai from Johannesburg.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Johannesburg to Shanghai flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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Once all potential Johannesburg to Shanghai flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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