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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa from R9 553

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16:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
20h 50m1 stop
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11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 20m1 stop
R13 736Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21
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17:40 - 7:40SHA-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
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10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA
22h 50m2 stops
R14 803Air China
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 20m1 stop
R15 388Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 27
Air China Logo
12:45 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
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10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA
22h 50m2 stops
R15 405Air China
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 20m1 stop
R15 663Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 27
Air China Logo
18:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 10:25JNB-SHA
18h 15m1 stop
R16 369Air China
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 20:55JNB-SHA
27h 55m1 stop
R17 058Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 22
Air China Logo
14:00 - 7:40SHA-JNB
23h 40m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-SHA
22h 00m1 stop
R17 574Air China
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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 20m1 stop
R18 280Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 6
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18:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
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10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA
22h 50m2 stops
R18 779Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 27

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific
Oct 31
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 6
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R13 632
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 18
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R13 736
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 6
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 27
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R15 388
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Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa

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Air China
Nov 18
SHA17:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
2 stops
SHA15:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R14 803
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Air China
Nov 18
SHA12:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
2 stops
SHA15:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R15 405
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Air China
Dec 10
SHA18:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 17
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m
1 stop
SHA10:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R16 369
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

16:35-7:25

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 736

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R14 803

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R15 388

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

12:45-7:40

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R15 405

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R15 663

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

R16 369

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R17 058

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

R17 574

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R18 280

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

18:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

R18 779

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 257, 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 April to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 271.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R14 752. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R18 266. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to South Africa from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 321 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R18 668.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R14 539 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as R12 548 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 951Free CancellationRating
7,2
877 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 695Free CancellationRating
7,2
117 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 866Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 388 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 986Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 040 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R13 111Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 658 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 659Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 388 reviews
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Can I find flights from Shanghai to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Shanghai with this policy.

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