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Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$430, and round-trip tickets start at US$695.

      • PVG 15:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        JNB 09:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$695 US$1,162
        40% off
        40% off
        US$1,162 US$695
      • PVG 15:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        JNB 09:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$695 US$1,162
        40% off
        40% off
        US$1,162 US$695
      • PVG 15:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Sun, Jun 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        JNB 09:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$724 US$1,162
        38% off
        38% off
        US$1,162 US$724
      • PVG 15:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 24 | Etihad Airways
        JNB 09:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Etihad Airways
        US$827
        28% off
        US$1,162 US$827
      • PVG 15:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 25 | Etihad Airways
        JNB 09:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Etihad Airways
        US$827
        28% off
        US$1,162 US$827
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 29 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 12:40
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:20
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 2 | Qatar Airways
        US$839
        28% off
        US$1,162 US$839
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 25 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 20:55
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:35
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Qatar Airways
        US$839
        28% off
        US$1,162 US$839
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 24 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 20:55
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:35
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Qatar Airways
        US$839
        28% off
        US$1,162 US$839
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Fri, Jul 3 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 12:40
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:20
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 7 | Qatar Airways
        US$848
        27% off
        US$1,162 US$848
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 2 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 20:55
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:35
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 8 | Qatar Airways
        US$848
        27% off
        US$1,162 US$848
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        JNB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Johannesburg - Shanghai | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 15:00
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:15
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        US$430 US$736
        42% off
        42% off
        US$736 US$430
      • PVG 00:35
        24h
        1 stop
        JNB 18:35
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, May 19 | Singapore Airlines
        US$443 US$736
        40% off
        40% off
        US$736 US$443
      • PVG 15:00
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 08:15
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, May 19 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$447 US$736
        39% off
        39% off
        US$736 US$447
      • PVG 00:35
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 10 | Singapore Airlines
        US$453
        38% off
        US$736 US$453
      • PVG 18:40
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 16:10
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, May 19 | Qatar Airways
        US$505
        31% off
        US$736 US$505
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, Jun 16 | Qatar Airways
        US$509
        31% off
        US$736 US$509
      • PVG 19:10
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, Jun 9 | Singapore Airlines
        US$530
        28% off
        US$736 US$530
      • PVG 18:40
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Tue, Jun 30 | Qatar Airways
        US$534
        27% off
        US$736 US$534
      • PVG 00:35
        38h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Fri, Jun 26 | Qatar Airways
        US$534
        27% off
        US$736 US$534
      • PVG 00:35
        38h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        US$537
        27% off
        US$736 US$537
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Shanghai - Johannesburg | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from to Johannesburg, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Johannesburg is May, with an average price of US$551; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$854.

US$854
US$703
US$551
US$400
  • US$551
    May
  • US$657
    Jun
  • US$854
    Jul
  • US$653
    Aug
  • US$741
    Sep
  • US$674
    Oct
  • US$552
    Nov
  • US$646
    Dec
  • US$571
    Jan
  • US$561
    Feb
  • US$657
    Mar
  • US$625
    Apr

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

The average price of round-trip flights from to Johannesburg 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 to Johannesburg are found during November, with an average price of US$843. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to US$1,317.

US$1,317
US$1,080
US$843
US$606
    Cheapest
  • US$971
    May
  • US$1,012
    Jun
  • US$1,226
    Jul
  • US$1,029
    Aug
  • US$1,195
    Sep
  • US$1,223
    Oct
  • US$843
    Nov
  • US$1,083
    Dec
  • US$902
    Jan
  • US$1,058
    Feb
  • US$1,104
    Mar
  • US$1,317
    Apr

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$430 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to JNB on Tue, May 19), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$695 departing on Wed, Jun 24 and returning on Wed, Jul 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines 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 Shanghai to Johannesburg 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 Shanghai to Johannesburg, 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 Tue, May 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$430.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad 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 Johannesburg travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg on May 12, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$668.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (PVG-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Shanghai 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.

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