Cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $512
Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is currently $512
Fastest flight 17 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Shanghai to Johannesburg takes 17 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Johannesburg

  • Cathay Pacific
    Typical price: $830–1,700
    65 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - JNB Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    33 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - JNB Every day
  • Ethiopian
    Typical price: $980–1,950
    23 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - JNB Every day
  • Emirates
    Typical price: $960–1,750
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - JNB Every day
  • Air China
    15 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - JNB Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    Typical price: $870–1,800
    14 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - JNB Every day

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

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg

The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $512.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $512 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
    17 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
    Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
    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 Shanghai to Johannesburg 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 Shanghai to Johannesburg.

    In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 65 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg are:
    • Singapore Airlines offers 33 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
    • Ethiopian offers 23 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
    • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
    • Air China offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
    • Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Johannesburg.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $512.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
      • There are 65 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 33 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 23 Ethiopian connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 15 Air China connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Johannesburg at price $1,494 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
      • There are 65 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 33 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 23 Ethiopian connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 15 Air China connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg, 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 Shanghai to Johannesburg, 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 Shanghai and Johannesburg starts at $1,494 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Johannesburg at price $1,494 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Johannesburg, 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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