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Cheapest return fare
R13 927
Typical prices: R12 515-R15 128
Air China
Mon 31/8Sun 13/9
JNB - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 278
Typical prices: R6 882-R8 376
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Mon 30/11
JNB - SHA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R13 927 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg R13 070 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl (JNB-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl 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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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
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13:30 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R13 927Air China
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:30 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R13 959Air China
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
13:30 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R13 959Air China
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
China Eastern Logo
9:45 - 16:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 8:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 992China Eastern
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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16:50 - 7:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R15 566Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:20 - 7:55SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R15 583Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:20 - 7:55SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R15 583Cathay Pacific
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 27
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10:20 - 22:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
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15:35 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
R16 216Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 27
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10:20 - 10:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
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14:00 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R17 011Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:05 - 20:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 40m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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10:15 - 8:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 173Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R13 343 and R16 411 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 927 on Air China (Aug 31–Sept 13).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost R11 655 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R14 414 and R14 349 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R8 278
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was R8 278 for a one-way ticket and R13 927 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of R12 714 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 440 and an overall rating of 8,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Hongqiao Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1583 reviews
8,6Crew
8,1Entertainment
8,3Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
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SQ is a market leader for good reason and its 787 this time was actually comfortable and the service top notch as always.

10,0 ExcellentTris, Jun 2026
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SQ is a market leader for good reason and its 787 this time was actually comfortable and the service top notch as always.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

Crews were great but food not much selection just all tailored for Asian passengers.

My overall experience with Singapore Airlines is great. Will definitely fly Singapore airline again.

They were able to assist my elderly father and myself after not being able to check in to scoot. The counter service was phenomenal. They did what they could to get us on the next plane so we could catch our Connecting flight. Scoot closed early on us so we ended up missing our flight.

The food provided was not as good in the previous trips!

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Service and boarding is good in brussels But in Qatar, boarding needs to be improved and waiting in very big queue for boarding. Parents with kids needs to be given some priority also.

Changement heure de vol et je dois attendre 9h à Aeroport de DOHA.. C'est inadmissible.. je dois réfléchir avec Qatar la prochaine réservation

No boarding passes given at start point Too much wait for boarding passes

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

On time and no hassle luggage policy (2 checked in and 1 cabin bag)

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

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