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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Shanghai

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 43% 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.

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 18h 20m 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 20h 15m.

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 August 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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13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 15:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 210Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

20:20 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:40 - 15:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 210Qatar Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Apr 2

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

R12 832Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

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

R13 071Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

10:10 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

12:25 - 7:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 326Air China

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

20:25 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:50 - 19:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 390Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13

9:50 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 438Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 2

9:50 - 22:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

7:50 - 8:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 438Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

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

18h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

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

39h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R13 677Air China

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

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

37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:20 - 9:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 884Singapore Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

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11:10 - 0:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 10m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

6:55 - 7:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

R14 506Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

18:35 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

20:05 - 7:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R14 633Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

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

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 7:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 143Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

11:10 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:30 - 7:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R15 303Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

10:10 - 10:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

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

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R15 366Air China

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

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

42h 05m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

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

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R15 382Air China

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

10:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:20 - 20:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 291Emirates

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Jun 3

13:30 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:20 - 20:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 379Emirates

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

13:45 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:05 - 19:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

R19 798Singapore Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

13:45 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:05 - 19:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

R19 798Singapore Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 31

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

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SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sept 7

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 35m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 143

Cathay Pacific

Sept 9

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sept 15

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 175

Cathay Pacific

Sept 14

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sept 16

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 191

Air China flights from South Africa to Shanghai

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Air China

Sept 9

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

2 stops

SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sept 15

SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 326

Air China

Oct 19

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

2 stops

PVG15:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Oct 31

PVG16:30Shanghai Pu Dong

45h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 661

Air China

Oct 12

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

2 stops

SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 21

SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 15m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 677

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/11

18:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

R12 210

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

20:20-21:45

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/4

18:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

R12 210

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JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R12 832

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-10:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

R13 071

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

10:10-14:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

12:25-7:40

2 stops25h 15m

R13 326

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-13:25

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

16:50-19:20

1 stop32h 30m

R13 390

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

18:15-8:20

1 stop20h 05m

R13 438

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JNBPVG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-22:05

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

7:50-8:20

2 stops30h 30m

R13 438

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R13 677

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R13 884

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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 January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 003.

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 916 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 R11 557 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 966
Fastest flight time	18h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 966. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 210.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Shanghai takes 18h 20m

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 August 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Shanghai

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 407	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R7 860	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 486 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 460 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R8 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 588 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R9 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 707	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 522 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 732	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 128	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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