Cheapest flights to Shanghai airports
Find the cheapest flights to these Shanghai airports from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Shanghai
Johannesburg (JNB) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)
Typically, flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which has an average price of R9 691
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM JOHANNESBURG | November | 7% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai costs on average just R9 058 in November |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 16% more expensive | It costs about R11 301 for flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 489% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Johannesburg in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?
What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?
The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Shanghai from Cape Town for R6 079. This is 62% cheaper than most flight deals to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of November, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 145.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?
Most flyers found that booking tickets 60 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R9 715.
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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as R9 198. 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 South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R10 163.
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 R9 215. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R10 227 on average. Flights to Shanghai from South Africa in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?
Those flying to Shanghai could potentially find better pricing at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (30 km from Shanghai city centre), Suzhou Airport (104 km from Shanghai city centre), Wuxi Airport (106 km from Shanghai city centre), Nantong Airport (107 km from Shanghai city centre) or Hangzhou Airport (149 km from Shanghai city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is typically Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, with an average price of R15 455/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Shanghai flight deals found on momondo
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