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R8 647 Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai

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 14/11. 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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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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 Airport, Johannesburg 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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12:45 - 14:20JNB-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
23:45 - 15:30PVG-JNB
21h 45m1 stop
R11 836Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 24
14:35 - 16:15JNB-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
23:30 - 13:10PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R11 922Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
12:45 - 14:20JNB-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
23:45 - 15:35PVG-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R12 286Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 15
10:10 - 10:25JNB-SHA
18h 15m1 stop
12:45 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R13 984Air China
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 24
10:10 - 12:25JNB-PVG
20h 15m1 stop
7:10 - 7:40PVG-JNB
30h 30m2 stops
R14 088Air China
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 24
10:10 - 11:25JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
9:10 - 7:40SHA-JNB
28h 30m2 stops
R14 088
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 24
13:45 - 14:35JNB-PVG
18h 50m1 stop
0:10 - 6:10PVG-JNB
36h 00m1 stop
R14 452Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 23
8:50 - 14:20JNB-PVG
23h 30m1 stop
19:00 - 15:35PVG-JNB
26h 35m2 stops
R14 591
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
13:45 - 6:30JNB-PVG
34h 45m1 stop
0:10 - 6:25PVG-JNB
36h 15m1 stop
R20 465Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 5
19:35 - 16:50JNB-PVG
39h 15m2 stops
1:55 - 9:30PVG-JNB
37h 35m2 stops
R23 636Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 5

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 Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 February, where tickets cost R11 593 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets is R15 284 and R15 249 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 144 days before departure.

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R8 647
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 R499 for a one-way ticket and R683 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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.
14/11Thu
2 stops
26h 10mJNB-PVG
R8 647
14/11Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
16h 45mJNB-PVG
R10 311
14/11Thu
3 stopsQatar Airways
38h 30mJNB-PVG
R10 778
13/11Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 15mJNB-PVG
R30 568
13/11Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 15mJNB-PVG
R38 764

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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.
6/10Sun
multi-stop
46h 35mJNB-SHA
13/10Sun
multi-stop
30h 05mSHA-JNB
R25 924
6/10Sun
multi-stop
46h 35mJNB-SHA
13/10Sun
multi-stop
30h 05mSHA-JNB
R26 184
6/10Sun
multi-stop
37h 50mJNB-PVG
13/10Sun
multi-stop
29h 05mPVG-JNB
R27 275
6/10Sun
multi-stopEmirates
20h 05mJNB-PVG
12/10Sat
multi-stopEmirates
26h 45mPVG-JNB
R28 021
6/10Sun
multi-stop
19h 55mJNB-PVG
13/10Sun
multi-stop
43h 00mPVG-JNB
R33 427
6/10Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
24h 10mJNB-PVG
13/10Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
43h 00mPVG-JNB
R34 190
6/10Sun
multi-stop
24h 10mJNB-PVG
12/10Sat
multi-stop
33h 45mPVG-JNB
R35 593
6/10Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 45mJNB-SHA
13/10Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
26h 30mSHA-JNB
R42 785
6/10Sun
multi-stop
26h 20mJNB-PVG
12/10Sat
multi-stop
61h 05mPVG-JNB
R52 939
6/10Sun
multi-stopEmirates
45h 35mJNB-PVG
13/10Sun
multi-stopEmirates
57h 20mPVG-JNB
R62 574

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Everything you need to know for your flight from OR Tambo to Shanghai

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)