R8 842 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai (JNB-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Shanghai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Shanghai.
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13:45 - 22:20JNB-PVG
26h 35m1 stop
13:50 - 6:25PVG-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
R10 400Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 26
19:50 - 13:25JNB-PVG
35h 35m1 stop
16:50 - 18:35PVG-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R10 454Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 28
10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA
22h 50m2 stops
21:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
40h 10m2 stops
R13 734Air China
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Fri, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 24
9:35 - 14:20JNB-PVG
22h 45m3 stops
23:45 - 14:40PVG-JNB
20h 55m1 stop
R13 806Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 25
10:10 - 10:15JNB-PVG
42h 05m2 stops
16:30 - 7:40PVG-JNB
45h 10m2 stops
R14 096Air China
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Mon, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 15
14:30 - 15:30JNB-PVG
19h 00m1 stop
0:20 - 13:05PVG-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R16 035Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 27
18:35 - 16:30JNB-PVG
39h 55m3 stops
0:35 - 16:10PVG-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R16 216Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
22:20 - 21:05JNB-PVG
16h 45m1 stop
6:15 - 20:50PVG-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R17 104Emirates
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Thu, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 17
22:20 - 22:20JNB-PVG
18h 00m1 stop
7:15 - 20:50PVG-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R17 140Emirates
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Mon, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 25
4:00 - 16:15JNB-PVG
30h 15m2 stops
23:30 - 13:10PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R20 311Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 28

Flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost R12 302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 068 and R16 071 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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R8 842
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai was R488 for a one-way ticket and R574 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3410 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

2,0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024DXB - ALG
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

Okish. But for £550 , I’d have preferred a better experience

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

My groups frequent flyer star allianceUnited airline miles was not accepted. The Singapore premium economy bag had to be requested, it was very lacking- no toothbrush. I paid more than double than economy but could only use the bathrooms sharing with economy which was hardly available and had to wait in line. Is the 2X $ worth it just for a larger seat???? It is questionable. Seats were not that comfortable. My husband’s seat had white stains on it- had to wipe it down. Our headphones did not have covers on it. Food- way too much.

The booking experience was bad. Our six character booking ID number disappeared the day before the flight, We could not find out what happened or what was the status of our flight, scheduled for the next day. We finally found the right number to contact Singapore Airlines on the matter (not easy). The Singapore agent worked through the issue in a little over thirty minutes on the phone, the day before the flight. That was great. I'm very happy with Singapore Airlines and their performance. Contact with a competent person on the matter was near impossible. It seems no one in business these days wants to deal with customers once they've pocketed the money. There were resellers, including Kayak, involved in the chain. When we finally got through to Underpricer, we did get a return call that could have proved helpful. But by that time the matter had been resolved by the Singapore agent. Majestic Vacations, the reseller who received the payment was less than worthless. That's just a fast buck operation. Ugh.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Online check-in doesn't work. That's why I couldn't give it full Star.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

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1 stopQatar Airways
19h 00mJNB-PVG
R8 842
20/2Thu
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27h 45mJNB-PVG
R11 360
20/2Thu
3 stopsQatar Airways
38h 30mJNB-PVG
R11 741
19/2Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 15mJNB-PVG
R29 733
19/2Wed
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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
multi-stop
35h 30mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
multi-stop
19h 15mPVG-JNB
R22 757
22/12Sun
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37h 10mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
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40h 35mPVG-JNB
R24 406
22/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
37h 10mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
29h 55mPVG-JNB
R24 732
22/12Sun
multi-stop
30h 00mJNB-PVG
28/12Sat
multi-stop
61h 35mPVG-JNB
R30 439
22/12Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
44h 55mJNB-PVG
28/12Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
37h 35mPVG-JNB
R30 856
22/12Sun
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25h 20mJNB-PVG
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36h 00mPVG-JNB
R34 244
22/12Sun
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47h 45mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
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34h 55mPVG-JNB
R37 379
22/12Sun
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26h 05mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
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34h 55mPVG-JNB
R38 792
21/12Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
54h 15mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 40mPVG-JNB
R40 586
21/12Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
54h 15mJNB-PVG
29/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
42h 05mPVG-JNB
R65 009

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