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Wed, 2 Sept
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines2 stops
SHA - JNB
3501$
3345$
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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of June. Take advantage of this per
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Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.46 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 18/06
Distance: 11781 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms

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When do you want to depart from Shanghai? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Johannesburg. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Shanghai to Johannesburg and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Johannesburg is of around 17 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 11,780.91 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
When you fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg the average price is $1798. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is $3345. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a trip from Shanghai to Johannesburg are July, June and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, November and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Johannesburg.
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Johannesburg's temperatures can rise to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.

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