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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 1/6. 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 to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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11:20 - 11:05JNB-PVG
17h 45m1 stop
19:05 - 7:40PVG-JNB
18h 35m1 stop
R11 245Cathay Pacific
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, Jun 6
9:55 - 10:35JNB-PVG
18h 40m1 stop
18:55 - 8:35PVG-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
R12 816Etihad Airways
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, Jun 5
10:10 - 22:35JNB-PVG
30h 25m2 stops
17:30 - 8:20PVG-JNB
20h 50m1 stop
R13 678Air China
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
10:10 - 14:45JNB-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
13:30 - 8:20SHA-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
R13 678Air China
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
10:10 - 10:10JNB-PVG
18h 00m1 stop
18:25 - 8:20PVG-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
R13 736
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
13:35 - 16:30JNB-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
0:35 - 17:00PVG-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
R14 713Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 23
13:35 - 16:30JNB-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
0:35 - 17:00PVG-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
R15 000Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 24 - Sun, Jun 2
8:20 - 15:30JNB-PVG
25h 10m1 stop
0:20 - 13:05PVG-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R15 613Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 9 - Fri, May 17
13:35 - 22:05JNB-PVG
26h 30m2 stops
0:35 - 16:10PVG-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R15 805
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
8:20 - 15:45JNB-PVG
25h 25m1 stop
0:20 - 13:05PVG-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R15 939Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jun 16 - Sat, Jun 22

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R15 757. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R17 399 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, when flights cost R14 471 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R18 067.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Hangzhou Airport, with an average flight price of R2 651.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Johannesburg, which takes 17h 40m, and Cape Town, which takes 18h 55m.

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Cheapest flight

R8 238
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    Out of the 2 airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 30 km to reach the center of Shanghai if you land in Shanghai Pudong Airport

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

    Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2 380 per week, followed by China Southern with 1 094 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

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Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to South Africa

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/5Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
17h 45mJNB-PVG
6/6Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 35mPVG-JNB
R11 245
22/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 40mJNB-PVG
5/6Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 40mPVG-JNB
R12 816
3/6Mon
2 stopsAir China
30h 25mJNB-PVG
11/6Tue
1 stopAir China
20h 50mPVG-JNB
R13 678
3/6Mon
2 stopsAir China
22h 35mJNB-SHA
11/6Tue
2 stopsAir China
24h 50mSHA-JNB
R13 678
3/6Mon
1 stop
18h 00mJNB-PVG
11/6Tue
1 stop
19h 55mPVG-JNB
R13 736
19/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mJNB-PVG
23/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 25mPVG-JNB
R14 713
24/5Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mJNB-PVG
2/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 25mPVG-JNB
R15 000
9/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
25h 10mJNB-PVG
17/5Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 45mPVG-JNB
R15 613
3/6Mon
2 stops
26h 30mJNB-PVG
10/6Mon
1 stop
21h 35mPVG-JNB
R15 804
16/6Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
25h 25mJNB-PVG
22/6Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 45mPVG-JNB
R15 939

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mJNB-PVG
R8 238
1/6Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 30mCPT-PVG
R8 908
31/5Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
20h 10mJNB-PVG
R9 157
1/6Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
24h 55mJNB-PVG
R9 253
3/6Mon
2 stops
32h 10mJNB-PVG
R9 387
3/6Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 40mJNB-PVG
R9 655
30/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 00mJNB-PVG
R9 981
31/5Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 45mJNB-SHA
R10 134
2/6Sun
2 stops
32h 40mJNB-PVG
R10 153
30/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 55mCPT-PVG
R10 345

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Recent domestic flight deals

30/5Thu
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
3/6Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
R6 264
22/5Wed
multi-stopShandong Airlines
21h 30mWUH-PVG
30/5Thu
multi-stopShandong Airlines
12h 00mPVG-WUH
R8 276
22/5Wed
multi-stopShandong Airlines
5h 40mWUH-SHA
30/5Thu
multi-stopShandong Airlines
5h 00mSHA-WUH
R8 276
11/5Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mCSX-SHA
12/5Sun
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 05mSHA-CSX
R11 226
23/4Tue
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mCSX-SHA
25/4Thu
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 45mSHA-CSX
R11 245
23/4Tue
directXiamenAir
2h 10mCSX-SHA
25/4Thu
multi-stopXiamenAir
6h 20mSHA-CSX
R14 368
11/5Sat
directXiamenAir
2h 10mCSX-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
6h 20mSHA-CSX
R14 387
30/5Thu
multi-stopHainan Airlines
11h 05mCAN-PVG
3/6Mon
directHainan Airlines
2h 40mPVG-CAN
R16 820
27/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 20mPEK-PVG
29/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 00mPVG-PEK
R57 528
3/9Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 35mPEK-PVG
11/9Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 00mPVG-PEK
R59 291

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Last minute flights 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 to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/4Mon
multi-stopAir China
30h 25mJNB-PVG
27/4Sat
multi-stopAir China
45h 40mPVG-JNB
R19 157
22/4Mon
multi-stopAir China
29h 40mJNB-SHA
27/4Sat
multi-stopAir China
40h 50mSHA-JNB
R19 176
22/4Mon
multi-stopAir China
22h 20mJNB-SHA
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir China
67h 35mSHA-JNB
R19 866
22/4Mon
multi-stop
41h 35mJNB-PVG
3/5Fri
multi-stop
29h 05mPVG-JNB
R20 038
23/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 55mJNB-PVG
3/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
25h 20mPVG-JNB
R20 594
22/4Mon
multi-stop
41h 35mJNB-PVG
3/5Fri
multi-stop
34h 30mPVG-JNB
R21 015
23/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 50mJNB-SHA
3/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 20mSHA-JNB
R21 073
22/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 55mJNB-PVG
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R21 705
23/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 55mJNB-PVG
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 40mPVG-JNB
R22 969
22/4Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
37h 50mJNB-PVG
27/4Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
38h 40mPVG-JNB
R29 444

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Flights to Shanghai

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