What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Shanghai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Shanghai to South Africa were last updated today.

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

As of August 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to South Africa?

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 South Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:00 - 8:20PVG-JNB

24h 20m1 stop

9:50 - 12:50JNB-PVG

21h 00m1 stop

R13 306Etihad Airways

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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3

14:00 - 8:20PVG-JNB

24h 20m1 stop

9:50 - 12:50JNB-PVG

21h 00m1 stop

R13 324Etihad Airways

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13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB

24h 05m1 stop

11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA

19h 15m1 stop

R13 921Cathay Pacific

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13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB

24h 05m1 stop

11:05 - 15:20JNB-SHA

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R13 939Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3

6:15 - 20:35PVG-JNB

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22:20 - 21:05JNB-PVG

16h 45m1 stop

R16 277Emirates

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6:15 - 5:35PVG-JNB

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R16 417Emirates

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R22 218Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 6

0:10 - 18:35PVG-JNB

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19:50 - 22:20JNB-PVG

20h 30m1 stop

R22 235Singapore Airlines

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0:20 - 3:55PVG-JNB

33h 35m1 stop

5:30 - 15:45JNB-PVG

28h 15m3 stops

R117 786Ethiopian Air

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0:20 - 20:10PVG-JNB

25h 50m1 stop

12:20 - 15:45JNB-PVG

45h 25m3 stops

R135 451Ethiopian Air

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Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Shanghai to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Oct 30

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R13 306

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Etihad Airways

Oct 30

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R13 324

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Air China flights from Shanghai to South Africa

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Air China

Oct 30

SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R14 993

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Air China

Oct 30

SHA7:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 55m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

2 stops

SHA15:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R16 593

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Air China

Sept 29

SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 15m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 6

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

2 stops

SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

R18 685

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R13 306

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PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R13 324

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SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-7:40

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

R13 921

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-15:20

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ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

6:15-20:35

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

22:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

R16 277

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PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

6:15-5:35

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

22:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

R16 417

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

R22 218

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

R22 235

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/10

0:20-3:55

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

5:30-15:45

3 stops28h 15m

R117 786

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG - JNB

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/10

0:20-20:10

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

12:20-15:45

3 stops45h 25m

R135 451

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Shanghai is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 763, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Shanghai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 816.

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. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R15 064. 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 to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R18 654. 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 in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 646 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 R19 064.

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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 098 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 for as low as R12 796 on momondo.

Cheap Shanghai to South Africa flight deals and tips

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

Best price found	R7 172
Fastest flight time	18h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is R7 172. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 306.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to South Africa takes 18h 35m

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to South Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to South Africa?
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 South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Shanghai to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 828 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 893	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R11 943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 968 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 609 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 250	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 315 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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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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