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23:35 - 15:35PVG-JNB
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13:45 - 14:40JNB-PVG
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7:20 - 7:40PVG-JNB
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11:20 - 20:15JNB-PVG
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13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
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13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
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6:15 - 10:25PVG-JNB
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13:25 - 21:05JNB-PVG
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6:15 - 16:35PVG-JNB
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22:20 - 21:05JNB-PVG
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0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB
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19:50 - 22:20JNB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
R23 675Singapore Airlines
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0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB
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23:30 - 11:35PVG-JNB
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12:20 - 17:25JNB-PVG
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Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways
Oct 30
PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong
R13 682
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Oct 30
PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong
R13 700
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Oct 30
PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 00m
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JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 20m
2 stops
PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong
R16 368
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Cathay Pacific
Sept 11
PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 20m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 25
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
PVG20:15Shanghai Pu Dong
R14 130
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 30
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R14 183
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 30
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m
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JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
R14 201
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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R13 682

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R13 700

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/9

7:20-7:40

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

11:20-20:15

1 stop26h 55m

R14 130

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R14 183

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R14 201

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

6:15-10:25

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

13:25-21:05

1 stop25h 40m

R17 496

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

6:15-16:35

1 stop40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

22:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

R17 550

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

R23 675

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

19:50-22:20

1 stop20h 30m

R23 764

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/12

23:30-11:35

3 stops42h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

12:20-17:25

3 stops47h 05m

R54 835

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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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 R14 022. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Shanghai averaging around R14 076.

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 754. 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 R21 049.

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 R16 196. 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 829.

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 R15 392 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 R13 037 on momondo.

Cheap Shanghai to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg

Best price found

R7 145

Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is R7 145. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 682.
The fastest flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg takes 20h 50m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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 21h 35m.

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

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

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  • 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.


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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 955Free CancellationRating
7,2
803 reviews
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8,1
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7,3
93 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 594Free CancellationRating
7,6
949 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R13 641Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 607 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 518Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 299 reviews
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