What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 400, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R9 491.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Shanghai 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for R10 082.

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

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R9 541. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Shanghai for around R10 544.

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

Flying to Shanghai from South Africa at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R9 017 when looking at flights departing at midday. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around R10 142 per ticket.

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 Wuxi Airport, with an average price of R9 233/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 .

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 Hong Kong for R5 834. This is 53% 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 .

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Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

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