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Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R9 379 Cheap flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing on 2/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 16:15
JNB
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SHA
24h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
10:00 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
28h 20m
2 stops
R14 674China Eastern
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 14:55
JNB
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SHA
23h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
10:40 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
27h 40m
2 stops
R14 690China Eastern
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 18:05
JNB
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SHA
26h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:25 - 8:20
SHA
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JNB
28h 55m
2 stops
R14 791China Eastern
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Air China Logo
10:10 - 19:30
JNB
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SHA
27h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
40h 10m
2 stops
R15 514Air China
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:55
JNB
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SHA
24h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
19:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
R15 564Air China
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
39h 15m
1 stop
R16 018Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
39h 15m
1 stop
R16 169Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 7:45
SHA
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JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
R16 186Cathay Pacific
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 9:20
CPT
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SHA
31h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 - 11:30
SHA
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CPT
32h 35m
3 stops
R19 413Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 - 11:25
CPT
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SHA
23h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 12:40
SHA
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
R21 128Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-16:15

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

10:00-8:20

2 stops28h 20m

R14 674

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

9:50-14:55

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

10:40-8:20

2 stops27h 40m

R14 690

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-18:05

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

9:25-8:20

2 stops28h 55m

R14 791

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

10:10-19:30

1 stop27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R15 514

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

19:25-7:40

2 stops42h 15m

R15 564

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

22:30-7:45

1 stop39h 15m

R16 018

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

22:30-7:45

1 stop39h 15m

R16 169
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

16:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

R16 186

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

20:00-9:20

3 stops31h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

8:55-11:30

3 stops32h 35m

R19 413

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

6:05-11:25

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

17:40-12:40

2 stops25h 00m

R21 128

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Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

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

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 589, 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 South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 875.

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 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 554 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 R11 951 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary11% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport costs on average just R12 068 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember10% more expensiveIt costs about R15 010 for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI HONGQIAO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember407% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R9 379

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 674

Fastest flight time

31h 00m

Popular in

August
The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 379 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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The best return flight price to Shanghai from South Africa in the last 5 days is R14 674 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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The fastest flight to Shanghai from South Africa takes 31h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 10% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

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

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

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 73 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

You can find deals at Hangzhou Airport for R3 280 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for R4 229/person, which is 31% 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.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Of the 8 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 43% of users choosing them for their travels to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

Prices for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 8 as of July 2026.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

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.

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

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.

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