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

Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Shanghai according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 2026, there are 5 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.

R8 990 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to South Africa in 2026

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19:25 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 939Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 609Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

R13 725China Eastern

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 19

14:00 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 617China Eastern

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 19

13:20 - 7:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R18 778Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

16:50 - 7:45SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R19 367Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 - 19:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:20 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R20 754Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

6:15 - 19:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:20 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R20 945Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

18:10 - 18:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 993Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

18:10 - 18:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 009Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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Emirates flights from Shanghai to South Africa

Our best Emirates deals on Shanghai to South Africa flight tickets

Emirates

Oct 10

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 17

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m

1 stop

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

R17 215

Emirates

Nov 19

PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong

43h 40m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R20 754

Emirates

Nov 19

PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong

43h 40m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R20 945

Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

Oct 11

PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 15

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong

R11 939

Etihad Airways

Nov 5

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

R12 609

Etihad Airways

Jan 29

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 13

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 25m

1 stop

PVG9:15Shanghai Pu Dong

R18 220

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

R11 939

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R12 609

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

9:50-15:00

2 stops23h 10m

R13 725

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

R14 617

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R18 778

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 22/9

16:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R19 367

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - CPT Cape Town Intl

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

6:15-19:55

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:20-21:05

2 stops23h 45m

R20 754

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - CPT Cape Town Intl

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

6:15-19:55

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:20-21:05

2 stops23h 45m

R20 945

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-18:10

3 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R20 993

ShanghaiJohannesburg

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PVGJNB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-18:10

3 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R21 009

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai 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 is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 800, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until January to fly from Shanghai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 517.

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Best price found	R8 990
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is R8 990. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 939.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to South Africa takes 18h 55m

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to South Africa

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 2026, there are 5 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
China Eastern	PriceFrom R7 176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R9 425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 460 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 997	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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