What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Cathay Pacific and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average return price of R12 162.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 45m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 05m.

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.

R8 287 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 2026

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R15 195 to R11 880. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 274.

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9:45 - 18:15

JNB

SHA

26h 30m

2 stops

12:00 - 8:15

SHA

JNB

26h 15m

2 stops

R12 274China Eastern

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 28

9:45 - 10:15

JNB

SHA

42h 30m

2 stops

19:05 - 8:15

SHA

JNB

43h 10m

2 stops

R12 373China Eastern

Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29

10:10 - 18:20

JNB

SHA

26h 10m

1 stop

13:55 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

23h 45m

2 stops

R16 262Air China

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 28

10:10 - 15:20

JNB

SHA

23h 10m

1 stop

15:35 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

22h 05m

1 stop

R16 311Air China

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 28

10:10 - 16:55

JNB

SHA

24h 45m

2 stops

21:30 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

40h 10m

2 stops

R16 655Air China

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

12:40 - 18:25

JNB

SHA

23h 45m

2 stops

10:30 - 8:20

SHA

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

R16 672Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 16

10:10 - 15:20

JNB

SHA

23h 10m

1 stop

22:30 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

39h 10m

2 stops

R16 688Air China

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

9:50 - 17:30

JNB

SHA

25h 40m

2 stops

10:30 - 8:20

SHA

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

R16 820China Eastern

Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 25

10:10 - 14:25

JNB

SHA

22h 15m

1 stop

13:30 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

R16 852Air China

Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 2

10:10 - 14:25

JNB

SHA

22h 15m

1 stop

16:35 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

21h 05m

1 stop

R16 902Air China

Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 2

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China Eastern

May 15

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m

2 stops

SHA18:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 28

SHA12:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 274

China Eastern

May 22

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

SHA10:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 29

SHA19:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 373

China Eastern

Jul 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

2 stops

SHA17:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 25

SHA10:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 820

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Air China

May 15

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m

1 stop

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 28

SHA13:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 262

Air China

May 15

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 28

SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 311

Air China

May 20

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 27

SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 655

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-8:15

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R12 373

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JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R16 311

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JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R16 655

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

12:40-18:25

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

10:30-8:20

2 stops27h 50m

R16 672

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

10:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R16 688

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

9:50-17:30

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/7

10:30-8:20

2 stops27h 50m

R16 820

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R16 852

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

16:35-7:40

1 stop21h 05m

R16 902

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 109, 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 OR Tambo Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 634.

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 OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around R12 896 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 OR Tambo Airport for as low as R10 863 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	19h 35m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 35m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 11739,1 km. By plane, this route typically takes 19h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 8 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Qatar Airways, representing 28% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Singapore Airlines at 24%, Emirates at 16%, and Cathay Pacific at 11%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 743	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 121	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 491 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R9 396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 781	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 428 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 596	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 200 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 268 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 581	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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