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R8 853 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Hongqiao Intl to OR Tambo departing on 27/10. 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 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 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
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11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R14 048Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 7:40SHA-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 15:20JNB-SHA
22h 15m1 stop
R14 066Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 12:05JNB-SHA
18h 45m1 stop
R14 543Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Air China Logo
8:55 - 7:40SHA-JNB
28h 45m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:55JNB-SHA
25h 45m2 stops
R15 780Air China
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Air China Logo
7:45 - 7:40SHA-JNB
29h 55m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-SHA
30h 45m2 stops
R16 398Air China
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R16 504Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 19
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9:55 - 15:50SHA-JNB
35h 55m3 stops
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9:50 - 22:40JNB-SHA
30h 50m3 stops
R17 494
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Mon, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 19
Air China Logo
20:25 - 7:40SHA-JNB
41h 15m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:45JNB-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
R17 688Air China
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R18 589Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 7:40SHA-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:20JNB-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
R18 660Cathay Pacific
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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.

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 556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 158 and R16 628 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 flightR8 853
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Johannesburg

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 R501 for a one-way ticket and R795 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Johannesburg, with oneworld 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 R16 100 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 627 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hongqiao Intl to OR Tambo? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3320 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025PEK - DXB
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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

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.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

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.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

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!

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.

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

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

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

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 !

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.

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.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

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