Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai from R12 493

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How much is the cheapest flight from OR Tambo to Shanghai?

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.
2:30 - 16:20JNB-PVG
24h 50m1 stop
18:45 - 6:00PVG-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
R12 493Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 8
4:50 - 11:40JNB-PVG
17h 50m1 stop
11:45 - 9:30PVG-JNB
21h 45m1 stop
R12 933Etihad Airways
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Wed, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 14
6:20 - 14:20JNB-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
8:35 - 8:30SHA-JNB
23h 55m1 stop
R15 114Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 30
3:20 - 18:30JNB-PVG
26h 10m1 stop
18:30 - 21:00PVG-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
R15 746Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 7
3:20 - 18:30JNB-PVG
26h 10m1 stop
18:30 - 21:00PVG-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
R16 262Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 8
6:20 - 14:20JNB-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
8:35 - 10:40SHA-JNB
26h 05m2 stops
R16 645Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 8
5:10 - 17:55JNB-SHA
23h 45m2 stops
9:45 - 9:00SHA-JNB
23h 15m2 stops
R17 181Air China
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Wed, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 5
5:10 - 18:55JNB-SHA
24h 45m2 stops
17:30 - 9:00SHA-JNB
39h 30m2 stops
R17 468Air China
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Wed, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 14
8:00 - 10:25JNB-PVG
61h 25m3 stops
6:05 - 11:10PVG-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
R18 080SWISS
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Sun, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 30
8:00 - 10:25JNB-PVG
61h 25m3 stops
6:05 - 16:00PVG-JNB
57h 55m3 stops
R24 661SWISS
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Sun, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 30

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

March

Cheapest flight

R12 493
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
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.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • High season is considered to be April, May and June. The cheapest month to fly is March.

FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai flights

  • How long does a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai take?

    There are no direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai. The quickest journey takes 16h 50m.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Friday 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 Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

  • 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.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    The earliest departure to Shanghai leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 0:25.

  • What’s the latest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai?

    The last departure to Shanghai leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 22:30.

  • Which airlines fly direct between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Shanghai?

    There are no direct flights connecting OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai.

  • 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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.

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.
2/10Mon
multi-stopAir China
27h 55mJNB-SHA
5/10Thu
multi-stopAir China
25h 55mSHA-JNB
R15 784
2/10Mon
multi-stopAir China
18h 00mJNB-PVG
5/10Thu
multi-stopAir China
25h 05mPVG-JNB
R15 803
2/10Mon
multi-stopAir China
22h 20mJNB-SHA
5/10Thu
multi-stopAir China
24h 25mSHA-JNB
R15 803
2/10Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 10mJNB-PVG
4/10Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R17 831
2/10Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 20mJNB-PVG
5/10Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 55mPVG-JNB
R18 960
2/10Mon
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
25h 10mJNB-PVG
5/10Thu
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
33h 45mPVG-JNB
R22 404
2/10Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 00mJNB-PVG
4/10Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R23 093
3/10Tue
multi-stopAir France
34h 45mJNB-PVG
11/10Wed
multi-stopAir France
29h 25mPVG-JNB
R41 900
3/10Tue
multi-stopAir France
34h 45mJNB-PVG
11/10Wed
multi-stopAir France
53h 00mPVG-JNB
R44 884
3/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
34h 45mJNB-PVG
10/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
18h 45mPVG-JNB
R45 056

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Shanghai Flights

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