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

Air China and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Shanghai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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 OR Tambo Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R7 303 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2026/27

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18:15 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 9:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 608Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

7:10 - 7:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 20:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R14 473Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 16

13:35 - 7:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R14 473Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 16

18:15 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

R17 351Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:00 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 329Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 16

10:30 - 8:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:00 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 329Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 16

19:55 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

R21 078Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

23:35 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

9:25 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R26 118Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

23:35 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

9:25 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R26 667Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

10:30 - 8:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

R28 963China Eastern

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 16

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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 30

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R14 473

Cathay Pacific

Nov 5

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

R14 673

Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Qatar Airways

Nov 23

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

45h 40m

3 stops

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 26

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

3 stops

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

R26 118

Qatar Airways

Nov 23

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

45h 40m

3 stops

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 26

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

3 stops

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

R26 667

Qatar Airways

Nov 23

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB12:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 26

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

3 stops

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

R26 734

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Thu 26/11

9:50-9:45

2 stops41h 55m

R17 351

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/1

9:00-8:25

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:00-11:35

1 stop18h 35m

R20 329

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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10:30-8:25

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

R20 329

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

19:55-8:25

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:50-9:45

2 stops41h 55m

R21 078

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

23:35-15:15

3 stops45h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:25-22:00

3 stops30h 35m

R26 118

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

23:35-15:15

3 stops45h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:25-22:00

3 stops30h 35m

R26 667

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/1

10:30-8:25

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

9:50-15:55

2 stops24h 05m

R28 963

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Shanghai is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 340, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of January, then departing from Shanghai during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R14 473.

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Best price found	R7 303
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is R7 303. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 608.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 20h 10m

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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How far is Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?
Shanghai and Johannesburg OR Tambo are 11753,8 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
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 OR Tambo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom R7 489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 248 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 822	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 434	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 684 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 907	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R14 293	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 537 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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