Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Shanghai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Johannesburg?

China Eastern, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Johannesburg

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?

As of October 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R7 396 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Johannesburg?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R13 898 to R18 164. The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 955.

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14:00 - 8:20PVG-JNB

24h 20m1 stop

9:50 - 12:50JNB-PVG

21h 00m1 stop

R11 955Etihad Airways

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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21

14:00 - 8:20PVG-JNB

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9:50 - 12:50JNB-PVG

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R11 972Etihad Airways

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16:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB

20h 50m1 stop

11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA

19h 20m1 stop

R13 726Cathay Pacific

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16:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB

20h 50m1 stop

11:00 - 12:20JNB-SHA

19h 20m1 stop

R13 744Cathay Pacific

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9:05 - 7:40SHA-JNB

28h 35m1 stop

10:10 - 18:45JNB-SHA

26h 35m2 stops

R15 395Air China

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12:45 - 7:40SHA-JNB

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10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA

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R15 429Air China

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0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB

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19:55 - 22:20JNB-PVG

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R17 081Singapore Airlines

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0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB

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R21 656Singapore Airlines

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23:30 - 20:10PVG-JNB

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10:10 - 16:15JNB-PVG

24h 05m2 stops

R24 993Ethiopian Air

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23:30 - 13:05PVG-JNB

19h 35m1 stop

10:10 - 16:15JNB-PVG

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R25 010Ethiopian Air

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Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways

Nov 18

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

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Etihad Airways

Nov 18

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R11 972

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Etihad Airways

Nov 18

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R11 989

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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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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 726

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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 744

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 18

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R13 761

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R11 955

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

14:00-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R11 972

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SHA - JNB

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

16:35-7:25

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 726

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SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

16:35-7:25

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 744

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SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

9:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

10:10-18:45

2 stops26h 35m

R15 395

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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 429

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/11

0:10-18:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:55-22:20

1 stop20h 25m

R17 081

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/11

0:10-18:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

19:55-22:20

1 stop20h 25m

R21 656

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

23:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

10:10-16:15

2 stops24h 05m

R24 993

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

10:10-16:15

2 stops24h 05m

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 468. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Shanghai averaging around R13 520.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai to Johannesburg is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R15 132. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Shanghai because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R20 218.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R15 556. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the morning when prices are around R18 085.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R14 529 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Shanghai for as low as R12 539 on momondo.

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How far is Shanghai to Johannesburg by plane?
Shanghai and Johannesburg are 11774,4 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
As of October 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 880 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 388 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R11 687	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 117 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 042 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 102	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 659 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 650	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 394 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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