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Cheap flights from South Africa to Shanghai from R13 553

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10:10 - 10:25
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SHA
18h 15m1 stop
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19:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R13 553Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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10:10 - 11:25
JNB
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SHA
19h 15m1 stop
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11:40 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
26h 00m1 stop
R13 790Air China
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:10 - 16:25
JNB
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SHA
24h 15m1 stop
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11:40 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
26h 00m1 stop
R13 841Air China
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:10 - 14:10
JNB
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SHA
22h 00m1 stop
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14:00 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
23h 40m2 stops
R13 858Air China
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:10 - 16:55
JNB
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SHA
24h 45m2 stops
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13:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
24h 10m2 stops
R13 875Air China
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:10 - 16:55
JNB
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SHA
24h 45m2 stops
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22:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
39h 10m2 stops
R13 960Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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10:10 - 16:05
JNB
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SHA
23h 55m2 stops
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14:00 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
23h 40m2 stops
R14 366Air China
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:10 - 16:05
JNB
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SHA
23h 55m2 stops
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14:00 - 7:40
SHA
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23h 40m2 stops
R14 383Air China
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:10 - 14:10
JNB
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SHA
22h 00m1 stop
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15:35 - 7:40
SHA
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22h 05m1 stop
R14 890Air China
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:10 - 15:00
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SHA
22h 50m2 stops
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14:00 - 7:40
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R15 804Air China
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 24

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
Jan 21
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 28
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 872
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 1
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 956
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 13
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 20
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 024
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Air China flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air China
Feb 2
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m
1 stop
SHA10:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 790
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Air China
Jan 23
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA12:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 841
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Air China
Jan 23
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA9:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 858
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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 8 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/1

19:30-7:40

2 stops42h 10m

R13 553

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:10-11:25

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

11:40-7:40

1 stop26h 00m

R13 790

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

11:40-7:40

1 stop26h 00m

R13 841

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

R13 858

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

13:30-7:40

2 stops24h 10m

R13 875

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/1

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 960

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:10-16:05

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

R14 366

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:10-16:05

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

R14 383

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

15:35-7:40

1 stop22h 05m

R14 890

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

10:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

14:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

R15 804

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

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 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 R11 151, 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 March to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 421.

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

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R12 887. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. 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 348.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at midday for as low as R12 659. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around R15 818.

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 980 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 778 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

17h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 17h 05m
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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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • 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 R9 376Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 411 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 723Free CancellationRating
7,2
903 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 017Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 676 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 849Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 330 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom R11 979Free CancellationRating
7,2
178 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R12 365Free CancellationRating
7,2
127 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R12 844Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 088 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 865Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 432 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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