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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

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It is quick and easy to find flights to Shanghai 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.

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

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All flight searches to Shanghai on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

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Once you have performed a search for flights to Shanghai, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Shanghai. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Most travellers find the cheapest return flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when choosing a flight departing in February.

Question 6

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

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Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 77 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Question 7

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Those flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport could potentially find better pricing at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (30 km from Shanghai city centre), Suzhou Airport (104 km from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.

Question 8

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

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You can find deals at Hangzhou Airport for R4 142 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 9

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

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In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for R3 296/person, which is 44% cheaper than the average flight to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 10

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Qatar Airways is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways are also popular choices when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Question 11

Cathay Pacific Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific is a popular choice for users travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It operates 5 flights every week to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, most often flying from Hong Kong Intl. Cathay Pacific ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as R14 012 (from Johannesburg OR Tambo) have been found by momondo users. In 1 525 reviews, momondo users have rated Cathay Pacific at an average score of 7,6/10.

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Air China Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air China flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can start from as low as R9 427 (return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo, found in the last 72 hours). Over 34 flights that Air China operates to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Air China flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is from Shenzhen. Air China has been rated 7,5/10 by momondo users, in 166 reviews.

Question 13

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Of the 9 airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 46% of users choosing them for their travels to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Question 14

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Prices for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

Question 15

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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The number of operators available for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 9 as of October 2026.

Question 16

How old do you have to be to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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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 to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Question 17

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Question 18

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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Air China, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Question 19

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around R13 794 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 South Africa for as low as R12 414 on momondo.

Question 20

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 990, 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 May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 105.

Question 22

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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The average flight duration from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 17h 25m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 21h 55m on average. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular airport in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	10% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport costs on average just R12 512 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	September	8% more expensive	It costs about R14 933 for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	323% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R7 573
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 595
Fastest flight time	27h 50m
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