How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

On average, it takes 18h 55m to fly from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 20h 20m.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from South Africa 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

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

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 8:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 301Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

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

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 301Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

13:40 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:25 - 6:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

R12 917Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12

10:10 - 22:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 40m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

9:30 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 467Air China

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

10:10 - 10:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 05m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

18:50 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 467Air China

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

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

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

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

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 564China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

10:10 - 10:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

18:50 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 693Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

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

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

24h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 742China Eastern

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

20:25 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

0:35 - 19:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

R14 762Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

14:05 - 21:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:30 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 843Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 24

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11:10 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 442Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

11:10 - 13:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:20 - 7:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 587Cathay Pacific

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

10:10 - 23:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

18:50 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 983Air China

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

10:10 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

18:50 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 983Air China

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

11:10 - 0:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 10m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

6:55 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

R17 983Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

11:10 - 3:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

6:55 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

R18 226Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

10:05 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:35 - 10:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dubai Intl

R19 359Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

19:30 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:35 - 17:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 389Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

11:10 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

19:05 - 7:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R23 697Cathay Pacific

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 16

9:25 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 55m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R36 484Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

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Etihad Airways

Nov 5

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

Nov 8

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 791

Etihad Airways

Nov 5

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

Nov 8

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 807

Etihad Airways

Nov 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m

1 stop

PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 3

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 985

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Nov 5

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

Nov 11

PVG18:10Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 301

Qatar Airways

Nov 29

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 9

PVG18:10Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 350

Qatar Airways

Sept 19

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m

1 stop

PVG21:50Shanghai Pu Dong

Oct 25

PVG18:10Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 544

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1 stop19h 45m

R12 917

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10:10-22:50

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9:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

R13 467

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10:10-10:15

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R13 467

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Thu 12/11

9:50-15:00

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 564

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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10:10-10:55

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

18:50-7:40

2 stops42h 50m

R13 693

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R13 742

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:25-18:05

1 stop39h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

0:35-19:20

1 stop24h 45m

R14 762

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-21:50

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/10

8:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

R14 843

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around R11 298. If you aren’t able to travel to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 848.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around R13 080 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from South Africa for as low as R11 670 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 55m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 18h 55m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 583 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 284	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 898	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom R11 700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 116	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 452 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 331	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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