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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R6 824

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:05
JNB
-
PVG
37h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:35 - 18:35
PVG
-
JNB
24h 00m
1 stop
R11 248Singapore Airlines
ven., mai 1 - mar., mai 12
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:05
CPT
-
PVG
25h 25m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 - 9:25
PVG
-
CPT
31h 20m
2 stops
R11 297Singapore Airlines
lun., mai 11 - mar., juin 16
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 14:40
CPT
-
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 17:30
PVG
-
CPT
22h 55m
1 stop
R12 048Qatar Airways
mar., mars 10 - lun., juin 15
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 14:40
CPT
-
PVG
20h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
0:35 - 17:30
PVG
-
CPT
22h 55m
1 stop
R12 113Qatar Airways
mar., mars 10 - lun., juin 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 16:15
JNB
-
PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 20:10
PVG
-
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
R12 521Ethiopian Air
dim., févr. 8 - dim., févr. 15
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:00
JNB
-
SHA
25h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:30 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
R12 864Air China
mer., avr. 29 - mar., mai 12
Air China Logo
10:10 - 20:05
JNB
-
SHA
27h 55m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
R12 978Air China
mer., juin 3 - mar., juin 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 16:15
CPT
-
PVG
19h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:00
PVG
-
CPT
19h 30m
1 stop
R13 027Ethiopian Air
lun., févr. 9 - lun., févr. 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 12:05
JNB
-
SHA
18h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 7:40
SHA
-
JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
R14 954Cathay Pacific
ven., avr. 24 - ven., mai 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 20:55
JNB
-
SHA
27h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25
SHA
-
JNB
23h 50m
1 stop
R14 970Cathay Pacific
sam., mars 7 - sam., mars 14

Air China flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Air China
Apr 8
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
PVG13:55Shanghai Pu Dong
Apr 18
PVG15:55Shanghai Pu Dong
45h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 382
Air China
Feb 2
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m
1 stop
SHA10:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 9
SHA19:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 872
Air China
Apr 8
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
PVG13:55Shanghai Pu Dong
Apr 18
PVG15:55Shanghai Pu Dong
45h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 052

Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on South Africa to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 14
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 970
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 14
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 019
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 5
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 052

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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 22 janvier 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 1/5

19:50-15:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 12/5

0:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R11 248

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/5

10:40-18:05

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 16/6

8:05-9:25

2 stops31h 20m

R11 297

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 15/6

0:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

R12 048

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 15/6

0:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

R12 113

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - PVG

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 8/2

14:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 15/2

23:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

R12 521

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 29/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/5

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R12 864

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 3/6

10:10-20:05

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 23/6

8:55-7:40

2 stops28h 45m

R12 978

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/2

14:35-16:15

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 23/2

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R13 027

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 24/4

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven. 1/5

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

R14 954

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/3

11:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sam. 14/3

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

R14 970

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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 199.

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 504 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 464 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai takes 18h 55m
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 R8 071Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 434 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 187Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 718 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 209Free CancellationRating
7,2
948 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 965Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 374 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 477Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 536Free CancellationRating
7,2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 364Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 140 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 377Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 485 reviews
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Why use momondo?

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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