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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai from R8 205

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Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 18:05
JNB
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PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R11 185Singapore Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 10
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 12:40
JNB
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PVG
20h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 8:20
PVG
-
JNB
24h 20m
1 stop
R11 297China Eastern
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:00
JNB
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PVG
21h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R11 442Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 14:40
JNB
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PVG
19h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 4:00
PVG
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JNB
33h 25m
1 stop
R11 570Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30
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
R11 746Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:00
JNB
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PVG
21h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 8:20
PVG
-
JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R11 762Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:10
JNB
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
17:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
44h 10m
2 stops
R12 515Air China
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
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
-
JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
R12 660Air China
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20
JNB
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SHA
19h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:55
SHA
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
R15 400Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
R15 416Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 23
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 30
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 400
Cathay Pacific
Jun 2
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 9
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 416
Cathay Pacific
Mar 8
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 13
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 544

Air China flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Mar 23
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
2 stops
SHA15:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 30
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 515
Air China
Apr 29
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA8:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 579
Air China
Apr 15
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 660

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

13:45-18:05

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 185

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 297

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 442

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

0:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R11 570

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 746

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-13:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

15:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R11 762

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:10-22:10

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

17:30-7:40

2 stops44h 10m

R12 515

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R12 660

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

R15 400

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

R15 416

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 009.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around R12 440 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 OR Tambo Airport for as low as R10 288 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo and Shanghai are 11753,8 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 45m.

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

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

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 005Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 452 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 631Free CancellationRating
7,2
958 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 316Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 763Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 389 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 106Free CancellationRating
7,2
192 reviews
Search China Eastern flights
Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 525Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 137Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 160 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 289Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 514 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

It is quick and easy to find Johannesburg to Shanghai flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Shanghai that suits you.

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

Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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