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Cheapest return flight
R12 732
Typical prices: R12 749-R18 013
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Fri 23/11Mon 26/11
JNB - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 646
Typical prices: R10 214-R13 563
Air China
Fri 30/11
JNB - SHA • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Hongqiao Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Hongqiao Intl

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:00 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R12 732Air China
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24
Air China Logo
10:10 - 10:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
13:30 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R12 749Air China
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
Air China Logo
10:10 - 10:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
11:15 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
R12 749Air China
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 15:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 50m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
R12 815Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 19:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
R13 480Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 11:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 7:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
R13 480Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 15:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
15:30 - 8:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R15 059China Eastern
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
9:50 - 15:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
15:30 - 8:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 239China Eastern
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:35 - 7:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R16 339Cathay Pacific
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 7:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R16 422Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is the cheapest route at R12 732 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport costs R13 722, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R13 834.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at R12 849 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R21 076.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Morning flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are the cheapest at R13 730 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R18 035.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights under R12 749 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R12 342.

Key details for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R7 646
Beat the crowds with an average 96% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

When to book flights to Hongqiao Intl

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Your questions about flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is around R12 749 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are from Johannesburg, starting at R12 732 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Air China operates the most flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 0 per week, while Cathay Pacific is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Shanghai and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Shanghai can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Your guide to booking Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, a good return fare is around R12 749. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in March. Return fares historically average R10 555, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R4 305 on a return flight. Morning flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport average R13 730 compared to R18 035 for afternoon flights.
  • Once you arrive in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, a great place to start is Oriental Pearl Tower. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Hongqiao Intl

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1630 reviews
8,6Crew
8,3Boarding
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Entertainment
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It is not so much I had bad experience with Singapore Airlines, but with Kayak and particularly Underpricer. My wife and my seat arrangements were changed some times after we booked our tickets and reserved our seats I February 14, 2026. However, after our arrival we realized that we were separated and sitting in different isles. Our return tickets indicated the same. Our several calls to your Underpricer customer care were useless as they cared how much they could charge us rather than actually help us. At the end they referred us to Singapore Airlines. If that was the solution, why did I have to call your Underpricer customer care. I will definitely erase your app from my phone and I will never use Kayak for future traveling. After all, there are so many agencies that I can use other than your company.

2,0 MediocreFarid, Sept 2026
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It is not so much I had bad experience with Singapore Airlines, but with Kayak and particularly Underpricer. My wife and my seat arrangements were changed some times after we booked our tickets and reserved our seats I February 14, 2026. However, after our arrival we realized that we were separated and sitting in different isles. Our return tickets indicated the same. Our several calls to your Underpricer customer care were useless as they cared how much they could charge us rather than actually help us. At the end they referred us to Singapore Airlines. If that was the solution, why did I have to call your Underpricer customer care. I will definitely erase your app from my phone and I will never use Kayak for future traveling. After all, there are so many agencies that I can use other than your company.

The quality and the quantity of food was terrible. I was starving to death at the end of the flight. Used serve 3 meals long time ago, now reduced to 2 meals during the 17 hours flight. Never offered wine or tea to us. We have to ask . Extremely hard to get the attention of the flight attendants. They intentionally ignore us to minimize the service. Bathrooms were dirty

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

Really enjoyed the flight. Our flight attendant on the way back SIN-LAX was exceptional I didn’t get her name but she was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. I had a bit of a panic attack and she checked on me a few times to make sure I was ok. Really appreciated her attention and service. Thank u

Awesome! Was impressed with the hospitality and the thoughtful services. The cabin attendants were superb.

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

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

Wouldn’t let us check our stroller and car seat at the gate

I was very impressed with this airline. The plane was clean. The attendance were nice and it was a great comfortable experience. The zipper on my suitcase broke after I checked it, and they wrapped it all Thailand plastic wrap to prevent it from coming apart during the flight. When I got to Los Angeles, all of my items were safe and still in the bag. That is above and beyond!

Older plane that was not as comfortable as newer ones. Video system had problems starting up. Younger, apparently less experienced cabin crew.

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

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.

checkin and boarding were good. Lounge was pathetic. All empty seats were having reserved tag, was very warm inside the lounge so basically we didnt utilise. The flight was A320, we blocked row 1 in economy assuming leg space will be sufficient. But it was OK, nothing great compared tot he first row of Air Arabia which we took for our trip. The food was horrible, i had the beed fwith mash potatoes. No salt, no spices nothing.

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.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

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

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

Bus from gate to plane waited more than 30 minutes in a freezing temperatures of a/c. Plane temperature was very cold .

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Was worse than a low cost carrier. Experience needs to be better for the price paid.

The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Nothing was good. Everything needs to improve. Everything was abysmal. Needs lots of improvement. The check-in and baggage drop at the New Delhi airport was manned by disrespectful people, horrible experience. We will never travel by Etihad ever again.

The service and courtesy of the flight attendants was good. The check in staff were ok. Seat on the flight uncomfortable.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

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

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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