R13 086 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from 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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Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends
Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Shanghai?
The average price of all flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
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.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost R12 210 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets is R16 481 and R16 408 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
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.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 114 days before departure.
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Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport
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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 flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai was R717 for a return ticket.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
There are 2 airports in Johannesburg (Johannesburg Lanseria and Johannesburg OR Tambo) and 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Johannesburg to Shanghai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from 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 Johannesburg with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
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