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Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Cheapest airlines flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

You can choose from 8 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai, including Qatar Airways, Air China, and Ethiopian Airlines. Qatar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Air China logo Air China
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$432, and round-trip tickets start at US$672.

Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Johannesburg to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Johannesburg and Shanghai is about 11,759.58 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$432
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$672
Cheapest monthJuly
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,759.58 km
Popular airlineQatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai is April, with an average price of US$524; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$780.

US$780
US$652
US$524
US$396
  • US$524
    Apr
  • US$615
    May
  • US$673
    Jun
  • US$581
    Jul
  • US$652
    Aug
  • US$581
    Sep
  • US$779
    Oct
  • US$525
    Nov
  • US$780
    Dec
  • US$726
    Jan
  • US$643
    Feb
  • US$735
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are found during April, with an average price of US$692. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$1,377.

US$1,377
US$1,035
US$692
US$350
  • US$692
    Apr
  • US$931
    May
  • US$909
    Jun
  • US$952
    Jul
  • US$1,377
    Aug
  • US$903
    Sep
  • US$959
    Oct
  • US$906
    Nov
  • US$1,014
    Dec
  • US$862
    Jan
  • US$885
    Feb
  • US$981
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

Average weekly flight prices from Johannesburg to Shanghai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$756
US$682
US$608
US$534
    Cheapest
  • US$641
    Mon
  • US$634
    Tue
  • US$608
    Wed
  • US$661
    Thu
  • US$703
    Fri
  • US$756
    Sat
  • US$718
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Johannesburg to Shanghai during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are available on May 1, with fares starting at US$483.

US$488
US$486
US$483
US$481
  • US$487
    30
    Apr
  • US$483
    1
    May
  • US$488
    2
  • US$488
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai (JNB-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$432 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to PVG on Mon, Apr 27), while Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$672 departing on Wed, Apr 29 and returning on Wed, May 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Apr 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$432.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai on April 26, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$441.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (JNB-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Johannesburg is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qatar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$614.

US$503
US$614
US$725
US$836
US$947
Qatar Airways
US$614
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
US$718
Singapore Airlines
Emirates
US$740
Emirates
Air China
US$740
Air China
Cathay Pacific
US$826
Cathay Pacific
Ethiopian Airlines
US$947
Ethiopian Airlines

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel details on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours, and for many routes are refreshed in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate and up-to-date the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.