Cheap flights from Durban to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Durban to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $558
Qatar Airways 2 stops 29 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Durban to Shanghai is currently $558
Fastest flight 21 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Durban to Shanghai takes 21 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Durban to Shanghai

  • Turkish Airlines
    Typical price: $1,150–3,400
    8 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    Typical price: $970–1,900
    6 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - PVG Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Emirates
    Typical price: $990–1,650
    4 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Durban

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
    Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
    Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
  • Margate Airport (MGH)
    Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
  • Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
    Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Durban to Shanghai

The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $558.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $558 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
    21 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Durban to Shanghai.
    Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Durban to Shanghai.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Durban to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Durban to Shanghai.

    In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 8 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Durban to Shanghai are:
    • Qatar Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
    • Emirates offers 4 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Durban and Shanghai.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $558.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Durban to Shanghai.
      • There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 6 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Shanghai at price $1,504 is offered by Emirates, South African from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      No airline flies direct from Durban to Shanghai.
      • There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 6 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Durban to Shanghai.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durban to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Durban to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Durban and Shanghai starts at $1,504 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Emirates, South African.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Shanghai at price $1,504 is offered by Emirates, South African from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Durban to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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