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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R11 106

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:05
JNB
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PVG
37h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
31h 45m
1 stop
R11 106Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 18:05
JNB
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PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35
PVG
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R11 251Singapore Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 21:45
JNB
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PVG
19h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:35 - 15:35
PVG
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 653Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 3:55
PVG
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JNB
34h 25m
1 stop
R11 798Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 16:20
CPT
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 11:30
PVG
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CPT
40h 55m
1 stop
R12 473Qatar Airways
Sun, May 10 - Tue, Jun 9
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:00
JNB
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SHA
25h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
21:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
40h 10m
2 stops
R12 489Air China
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:00
JNB
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SHA
24h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
22:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
39h 10m
2 stops
R12 585Air China
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, May 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 15:35
JNB
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SHA
22h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:55
SHA
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
R13 823Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 12:05
JNB
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SHA
18h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:55
SHA
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
R13 983Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, May 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 16:15
CPT
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PVG
20h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:00
PVG
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CPT
18h 40m
1 stop
R13 983Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Jun 15

Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Jun 8
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 17
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 823
Cathay Pacific
Apr 17
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 9
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 983
Cathay Pacific
Jun 3
JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 23
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 112

Air China flights from South Africa to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on South Africa to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Jun 8
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 17
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 489
Air China
Apr 17
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
2 stops
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 9
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 585
Air China
Jun 15
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
2 stops
SHA16:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 22
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 842

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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 1 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:50-15:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

16:50-18:35

1 stop31h 45m

R11 106

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:45-18:05

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

19:10-18:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 251

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:30-21:45

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

23:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 653

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/2

23:30-3:55

1 stop34h 25m

R11 798

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

0:35-11:30

1 stop40h 55m

R12 473

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R12 489

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

10:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 585

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

11:10-15:35

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

R13 823

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

R13 983

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R13 983

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

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

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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 042.

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 351 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 303 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai takes 18h 35m
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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R7 947Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 443 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 657Free CancellationRating
7,2
955 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 347Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 796Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 379 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 139Free CancellationRating
7,2
192 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 559Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 173Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 153 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 170Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 494 reviews
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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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