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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 787 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.673 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 673 €, select.
Johannesburg.675 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 675 €, select.
Johannesburg.686 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 686 €, select.
Johannesburg.687 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 687 €, select.
Johannesburg.707 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 707 €, select.
Johannesburg.724 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 724 €, select.
Johannesburg.724 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 May, returning Fri, 4 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 724 €, select.
Johannesburg.725 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 725 €, select.
Johannesburg.787 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 787 €, select.
Johannesburg.810 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 810 €, select.
Johannesburg.850 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 850 €, select.
Johannesburg.936 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 936 €, select.
Johannesburg.939 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 939 €, select.
Johannesburg.943 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 943 €, select.
Johannesburg.969 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 969 €, select.
Johannesburg.969 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 969 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 1.131 €
Aug
from 787 €
Sep
from 850 €
Oct
from 686 €
Nov
from 673 €
Dec
from 707 €
Jan
from 1.520 €
Feb
from 725 €
Mar
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Apr
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May
from 724 €
Jun
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Alternative Shanghai to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
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from 673 €
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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg
from 1.503 €
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Shanghai to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found673 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is 673 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from 673 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg is usually November.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from 673 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Etihad Airways .

Flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Shanghai is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).

  • Touch down at Johannesburg's chief entry point, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB).

  • Johannesburg is six hours behind Shanghai and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Shanghai to Johannesburg flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Shanghai to Johannesburg flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Shanghai to Johannesburg.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Find an affordable Shanghai to Johannesburg flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing Shanghai to Johannesburg flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)

  • The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Shanghai Pudong Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PVG land on time.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • Give yourself some time to stretch your legs during your Shanghai to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is a popular option between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Johannesburg.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Lanseria Airport (HLA)

  • As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg, rest your head at a hotel close to HLA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental or Firefly powered by Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.

Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)

  • After your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg has touched down, the city centre is likely where you're off to next. Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA) is around 11 kilometres from central Johannesburg.

  • Head straight from arrivals to your hotel with no interruptions by grabbing a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted providers here like Avis and Budget.

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is always smart. As well as better prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at QRA.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg. April is the most popular month for a trip to Johannesburg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book a Shanghai to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

More about Johannesburg

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are attractions you won't want to skip in Johannesburg.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.

  • Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Johannesburg

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