Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai Pu Dong to South Africa?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Shanghai Pu Dong to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R8 990 Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa in 2026

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19:25 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 939Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 609Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

R13 725China Eastern

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 19

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 617China Eastern

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 19

13:20 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R19 367Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 21

19:05 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R19 367Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 20

18:10 - 18:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 993Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

18:10 - 18:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 009Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

0:20 - 13:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R27 784Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Nov 4

0:20 - 13:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R27 784Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Nov 8

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Emirates flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa

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Emirates

Oct 10

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 17

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m

1 stop

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

R17 215

Emirates

Nov 19

PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong

43h 40m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R20 754

Emirates

Nov 19

PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong

43h 40m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R20 945

Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Oct 11

PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 15

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R11 939

Etihad Airways

Nov 5

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R12 609

Etihad Airways

Jan 29

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 13

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 25m

1 stop

PVG9:15Shanghai Pu Dong

R18 220

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19:25-8:20

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R14 617

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/9

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

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Wed 21/10

11:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

R19 367

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-7:55

1 stop18h 50m

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Tue 20/10

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R19 367

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-18:10

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Mon 9/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R20 993

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-18:10

3 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R21 009

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 23/9

0:20-13:30

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

R27 784

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 23/9

0:20-13:30

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

R27 784

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 370, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until March to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 433.

Can stopping save me money on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R8 990
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in the past 72 hours is R8 990. The best return flight deal from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 939.

The fastest flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa takes 18h 55m

There are no direct flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom R7 176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 460 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R14 633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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