R8 953 Find Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Shanghai

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai.
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13:45 - 13:25JNB-PVG
17h 40m1 stop
16:50 - 18:35PVG-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R10 457Singapore Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
14:35 - 16:15JNB-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
23:30 - 13:10PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R11 567Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 4
8:50 - 16:30JNB-PVG
25h 40m1 stop
0:35 - 16:10PVG-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R12 564Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 18
8:50 - 16:30JNB-PVG
25h 40m1 stop
0:35 - 17:00PVG-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
R12 620Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 19
10:10 - 16:25JNB-SHA
24h 15m1 stop
18:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
R14 501Air China
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Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 10
10:10 - 22:05JNB-SHA
29h 55m2 stops
11:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
26h 10m2 stops
R14 934Air China
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 6
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
R17 078Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 10
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
13:35 - 9:25SHA-JNB
25h 50m2 stops
R28 701Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 9
16:10 - 22:20JNB-PVG
24h 10m3 stops
0:05 - 20:25PVG-JNB
26h 20m3 stops
R65 677Emirates
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
13:25 - 15:05JNB-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
23:00 - 20:50PVG-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
R75 251Emirates
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 10

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 770. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R16 358 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R14 339 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 745.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Wuxi Airport (WUX), with an average flight price of R1 543.

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Cheapest flight

R8 953
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    Out of the 2 airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 30 km to reach the center of Shanghai if you land in Shanghai Pudong Airport

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be August, September and October. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

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Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to South Africa

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 3351 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

4,0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2024ORD - DXB
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Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

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

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

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

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

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.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

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

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

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

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

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 !

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
17h 40mJNB-PVG
29/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
31h 45mPVG-JNB
R10 457
28/1Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 40mJNB-PVG
4/2Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 40mPVG-JNB
R11 567
6/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 40mJNB-PVG
18/4Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 35mPVG-JNB
R12 564
6/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 40mJNB-PVG
19/4Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 25mPVG-JNB
R12 620
3/3Mon
1 stopAir China
24h 15mJNB-SHA
10/3Mon
2 stopsAir China
43h 10mSHA-JNB
R14 501
21/3Fri
2 stopsAir China
29h 55mJNB-SHA
6/4Sun
2 stopsAir China
26h 10mSHA-JNB
R14 934
2/3Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 15mJNB-SHA
10/3Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
24h 05mSHA-JNB
R17 078
2/3Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 15mJNB-SHA
9/3Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
25h 50mSHA-JNB
R28 701
22/5Thu
3 stopsEmirates
24h 10mJNB-PVG
28/5Wed
3 stopsEmirates
26h 20mPVG-JNB
R65 677
27/2Thu
1 stopEmirates
19h 40mJNB-PVG
10/3Mon
1 stopEmirates
27h 50mPVG-JNB
R75 251

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/4Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 40mJNB-PVG
R8 953
28/4Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 40mJNB-PVG
R9 479
27/4Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 45mJNB-SHA
R10 194
24/6Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 55mCPT-PVG
R10 683
23/6Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 30mCPT-PVG
R10 852
22/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 30mCPT-PVG
R11 153
25/6Wed
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
20h 45mCPT-PVG
R11 473
26/6Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 55mCPT-PVG
R11 623
22/6Sun
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
30h 05mCPT-PVG
R11 830
27/6Fri
2 stopsEmirates
42h 10mCPT-PVG
R18 018

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