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- Lowest observed
- €442, departing 27 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 8 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 3Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air China, Air India, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern +10 more
- Typical journey time
- 20h 10m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to Johannesburg. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 11,781 km
- Typical journey time
- 20h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Air China, Air India, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern +10 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Etihad Airways, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Air India, IndiGo, Air China +3 more
- Alternative airports
- SHA, HLA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 21 km.
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 32 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
The lowest fare we have observed is €442, found on 8 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
In our observations December 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €442.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air China, Air India, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern +10 more.
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg take?
The average journey time across the 78 fares we observed is 27h 32m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Johannesburg fares were non-stop?
None of the 82 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
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Last checked: 8 Oct 2026