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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R11 204

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R11 204Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:45
JNB
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PVG
20h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m1 stop
R11 271Singapore Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R11 338Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Apr 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:05
PVG
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JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R11 472Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:45
JNB
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PVG
34h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R11 723Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:40
JNB
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PVG
20h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
24h 20m1 stop
R11 756Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:40
JNB
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PVG
20h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
PVG
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JNB
24h 20m1 stop
R11 773Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:00
JNB
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SHA
22h 50m2 stops
Air China Logo
13:55 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
23h 45m2 stops
R13 666Air China
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 2
Air China Logo
10:10 - 19:25
JNB
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SHA
27h 15m1 stop
Air China Logo
17:40 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R13 699Air China
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:10
CPT
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PVG
41h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 - 11:50
PVG
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CPT
31h 40m1 stop
R15 826Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 9

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Ethiopian Air
Mar 13
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong
Mar 20
PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 35m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 204
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 22
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong
Apr 1
PVG0:20Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 338
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 20
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m
1 stop
PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong
Mar 30
PVG0:20Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 472
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Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Singapore Airlines
May 1
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m
1 stop
PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong
May 29
PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 25m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 271
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 28
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 50m
1 stop
PVG12:45Shanghai Pu Dong
Feb 3
PVG0:10Shanghai Pu Dong
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 723
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 31
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 50m
1 stop
PVG12:45Shanghai Pu Dong
Feb 6
PVG0:10Shanghai Pu Dong
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 740
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

23:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R11 204

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 271

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R11 338

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

0:20-13:05

1 stop18h 45m

R11 472

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:55-12:45

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/2

0:10-18:35

1 stop24h 25m

R11 723

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 756

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop24h 20m

R11 773

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

13:55-7:40

2 stops23h 45m

R13 666

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:10-19:25

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R13 699

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-17:10

1 stop41h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

10:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

R15 826

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 488.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R12 869. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 778.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 537. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R15 576 on average. Flights to Shanghai from South Africa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around R12 874 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from South Africa for as low as R10 668 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai takes 19h 40m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Shanghai.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

    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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 280Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 413 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 526Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 686 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 595Free CancellationRating
7,2
912 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 248Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 332 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 854Free CancellationRating
7,2
178 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R12 044Free CancellationRating
7,1
129 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 684Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 095 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 723Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 440 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Shanghai?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Shanghai from South Africa.

Can I find flights from South Africa to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Shanghai from South Africa which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai from South Africa.

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