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R11 077 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg (SHA-JNB)

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

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:25SHA-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
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11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R13 525Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 15:20JNB-SHA
22h 15m1 stop
R13 838Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 15:20JNB-SHA
22h 15m1 stop
R13 855Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Mar 4
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40SHA-JNB
41h 15m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 11:25JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R14 549Air China
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Air China Logo
17:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
44h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-SHA
22h 00m1 stop
R14 931Air China
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Air China Logo
17:40 - 7:40SHA-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
10:10 - 15:00JNB-SHA
22h 50m2 stops
R15 539Air China
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Air China Logo
11:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
26h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 16:25JNB-SHA
24h 15m1 stop
R16 511Air China
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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13:50 - 15:50SHA-JNB
32h 00m3 stops
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9:50 - 22:55JNB-SHA
31h 05m3 stops
R17 154
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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14:25 - 7:40SHA-JNB
23h 15m2 stops
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19:45 - 11:55JNB-SHA
34h 10m2 stops
R19 411
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Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 24
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 8:20SHA-JNB
27h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 17:30JNB-SHA
25h 40m2 stops
R24 376China Eastern
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Cheapest return fare
R13 525
Typical prices: R13 924-16025
Cathay Pacific
Thu 30/10Thu 6/11
SHA - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 077
Typical prices: R8 525-14081
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SHA - JNB • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hongqiao Intl to OR Tambo flights

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R11 355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 858 and R16 338 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR11 077
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to OR Tambo

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FAQs for booking Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R638 for a one-way ticket and R779 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg, Cathay Pacific or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg are Cathay Pacific and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R15 828 and an overall rating of 7,6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 355 and an overall rating of 7,2.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg?

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

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg. 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
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8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

8,0 ExcellentPaulo, Sept 2025DAC - DXB
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I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

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

Entertainment for kids was good. Good was terrible, needs lots of work.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

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.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

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

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

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

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

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