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Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai from R8 175

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Shanghai departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Shanghai.
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Shanghai (JNB-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo 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.
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11:20 - 17:50JNB-PVG
24h 30m1 stop
19:05 - 7:40PVG-JNB
18h 35m1 stop
R11 014Cathay Pacific
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, Jun 3
11:20 - 12:05JNB-SHA
18h 45m1 stop
13:20 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
R11 014Cathay Pacific
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, Jun 3
10:10 - 20:25JNB-PVG
28h 15m1 stop
16:20 - 8:20PVG-JNB
46h 00m2 stops
R13 530Air China
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Mon, May 27 - Sat, Jun 29
10:10 - 12:40JNB-SHA
44h 30m2 stops
19:25 - 8:20SHA-JNB
42h 55m2 stops
R13 606Air China
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Mon, May 27 - Sat, Jun 29
13:35 - 16:30JNB-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
0:35 - 17:00PVG-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
R13 909Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 13 - Sun, May 19
13:35 - 16:30JNB-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
0:35 - 17:00PVG-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
R13 966Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
9:55 - 10:35JNB-PVG
18h 40m1 stop
18:55 - 8:35PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R14 060Etihad Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
13:45 - 13:25JNB-PVG
17h 40m1 stop
16:50 - 6:10PVG-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
R14 401Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 11
13:45 - 13:25JNB-PVG
17h 40m1 stop
19:10 - 6:10PVG-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
R15 044Singapore Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
9:55 - 10:35JNB-PVG
18h 40m1 stop
18:55 - 8:35PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R15 726Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19

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 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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 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 November, where tickets cost R14 912 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is R20 286 and R18 356 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai were found on Cathay Pacific (R11 014) and Air China (R13 530). Qatar Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R8 175.

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Cheapest flight

R8 175
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.
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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R432 for a one-way ticket and R582 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, and Star Alliance 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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mJNB-PVG
R8 175
26/9Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mJNB-PVG
R8 951
1/6Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
24h 55mJNB-PVG
R9 178
27/4Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 00mJNB-PVG
R9 462
3/6Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 40mJNB-PVG
R9 575
31/5Fri
3 stops
31h 00mJNB-PVG
R9 727
31/5Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 45mJNB-SHA
R9 935
29/5Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
25h 10mJNB-PVG
R9 954
30/5Thu
2 stops
32h 25mJNB-PVG
R10 048
27/4Sat
2 stopsCathay Pacific
42h 00mJNB-PVG
R10 389

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
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.
21/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 55mJNB-PVG
6/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 45mPVG-JNB
R15 688
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 55mJNB-PVG
14/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R16 407
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 55mJNB-PVG
21/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R16 577
21/4Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
42h 00mJNB-PVG
6/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 55mPVG-JNB
R17 183
21/4Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
43h 50mJNB-PVG
7/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 10mPVG-JNB
R17 391
21/4Sun
multi-stop
34h 55mJNB-PVG
7/5Tue
multi-stop
19h 40mPVG-JNB
R19 132
21/4Sun
multi-stop
34h 55mJNB-PVG
7/5Tue
multi-stop
27h 45mPVG-JNB
R19 718
17/4Wed
multi-stopAir China
18h 00mJNB-PVG
15/5Wed
multi-stopAir China
46h 00mPVG-JNB
R20 419
17/4Wed
multi-stopAir China
26h 25mJNB-SHA
22/4Mon
multi-stopAir China
45h 45mSHA-JNB
R20 419
17/4Wed
multi-stopEmirates
20h 05mJNB-PVG
22/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
19h 35mPVG-JNB
R27 610

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Shanghai Flights

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