Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Shanghai?

Air China, China Eastern, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Shanghai

How long is the flight from South Africa to Shanghai?

The flight from South Africa to Shanghai depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai), then the flight time is 17h 25m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 19h 05m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Shanghai?

There are 9 operators available for flights from South Africa to Shanghai as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:10 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

17:00 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R12 644Air China

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

10:10 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 10m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

9:30 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R12 677Air China

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

13:40 - 14:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:50 - 6:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 107Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

12:40 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:40 - 9:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 189Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 26

12:40 - 22:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:35 - 15:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 189Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 22

10:10 - 14:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

17:35 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 388Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

10:20 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

22:30 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 421Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5

10:40 - 6:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

16:25 - 9:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 520Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2

9:50 - 9:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 652Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

9:50 - 9:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 8:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 652Etihad Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 20

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10:10 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

15:35 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

R12 908Air China

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

10:10 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

8:55 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R12 925Air China

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

10:10 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

15:35 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 487Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

19:10 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 10:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 454Emirates

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Mar 12

11:10 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

19:05 - 7:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 702Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

11:10 - 15:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:35 - 7:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 702Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

9:45 - 17:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

21:00 - 8:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 743China Eastern

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

20:55 - 6:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi

23:35 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 809Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

19:10 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:20 - 16:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 329Emirates

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

9:45 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:25 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R19 156Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 20

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China Eastern

Oct 24

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong

Nov 6

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 669

China Eastern

Jan 6

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 25m

1 stop

PVG9:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 13

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 131

China Eastern

Jan 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 25m

1 stop

PVG9:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Feb 3

PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 247

Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

1 stop

SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 4

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 702

Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

1 stop

SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 4

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 718

Cathay Pacific

Feb 11

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 18

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 768

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Mon 9/11

10:10-15:20

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/11

17:00-7:40

2 stops44h 40m

R12 644

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:10-23:20

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

9:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

R12 677

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/2

13:40-14:35

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/2

13:50-6:10

1 stop22h 20m

R13 107

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/4

12:40-16:20

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/4

18:40-9:10

1 stop20h 30m

R13 189

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/4

12:40-22:35

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/4

0:35-15:20

1 stop20h 45m

R13 189

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

10:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

17:35-7:40

1 stop20h 05m

R13 388

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

10:20-16:25

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/12

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 421

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R13 520

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/12

18:15-8:25

1 stop20h 10m

R13 652

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

9:50-9:15

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/2

18:15-8:25

1 stop20h 10m

R13 652

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of January, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 842.

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 R13 798 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 R12 826 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 504
Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 504. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 644.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai takes 17h 25m

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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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Shanghai?
There are 9 operators available for flights from South Africa to Shanghai as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 432	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 516 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 284	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R9 464	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 543 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 245 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 699	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 679 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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