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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R7 901

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10:10 - 17:55
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SHA
25h 45m
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20:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
41h 10m
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R12 851Air China
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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10:10 - 16:00
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SHA
23h 50m
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13:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
24h 10m
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R13 238Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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10:10 - 20:55
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SHA
28h 45m
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11:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
26h 10m
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R13 271Air China
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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20:45 - 12:45
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SHA
34h 00m
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12:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 10m
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R14 238Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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11:00 - 12:20
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SHA
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22:30 - 7:25
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R14 722Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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10:10 - 10:25
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19:30 - 7:40
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R14 802Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
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13:20 - 7:45
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JNB
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R14 867Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 5
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11:00 - 15:20
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13:35 - 7:25
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R14 948Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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R14 964Cathay Pacific
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
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16:50 - 7:40
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R15 044Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16

Air China flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Mar 9
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
2 stops
SHA17:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA20:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 851
Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
2 stops
SHA16:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 238
Air China
Jun 12
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA11:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 271

Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 8
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 15
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 722
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
R14 867
Cathay Pacific
Mar 9
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 948

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 24 January 2026.
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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:10-17:55

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:30-7:40

2 stops41h 10m

R12 851

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R13 238

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:10-20:55

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

11:30-7:40

2 stops26h 10m

R13 271

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

20:45-12:45

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

12:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R14 238

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

22:30-7:25

1 stop38h 55m

R14 722

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

19:30-7:40

2 stops42h 10m

R14 802

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

13:20-7:45

1 stop24h 25m

R14 867

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

R14 948

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

13:20-7:45

1 stop24h 25m

R14 964

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

16:50-7:40

1 stop20h 50m

R15 044

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 723, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 223.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around R12 350 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R10 336 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 943Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 436 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 083Free CancellationRating
7,2
948 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 496Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 728 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 291Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 374 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R11 336Free CancellationRating
7,2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 394Free CancellationRating
7,2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 244Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 143 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 213Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 486 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?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from South Africa on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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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