Flights Johannesburg → Shanghai (Pudong)
As of November 2026, economy flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) have a typical range USD 2367–9471, median USD 2990. Full range across all 85 offers: USD 1838–13404. We found 45% of 85 offers from budget carriers (around USD 2960) and 55% from full-service carriers (around USD 3175).
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Best offers by airline: Johannesburg → Shanghai (Pudong)
Based on 85 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Johannesburg → Shanghai (Pudong)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | — | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | — | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | — | — | — |
| Singapore Airlines | — | — | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | — | — | — |
| Lufthansa | — | — | — |
| SWISS | — | — | — |
| KLM | — | — | — |
| Air France | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
Based on 85 offers · November 2026
Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights ranged from USD 1838 to USD 13404 across 85 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 5886 and premium fares around 12826 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 85 offers.
These 85 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 2677 and USD 4537
What hidden fees do Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) routes. The breakdown below is based on 85 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | 1% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| CX | 39 | 1% |
| EY | 15 | 0% |
| EK | 15 | 0% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| ET | 10 | 0% |
| LH | 10 | 0% |
| LX | 12 | 0% |
| KL | 12 | 0% |
| AF | 12 | 0% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 2921 + fees USD 39 = ~USD 2960 total. Ethiopian Airlines: base ~USD 3922 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 3932 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 39 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Ethiopian Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 1001 base difference shrinks to USD 972 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong)?
12 airlines flew Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (China Eastern), fares ranged USD 2144–2843 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China Eastern | 3 | 2144–2843 | 2174 | 30 (1%) |
 Air China | 14 | 1838–2758 | 2691 | 14 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 21 | 2367–3080 | 2960 | 39 (1%) |
 Emirates | 16 | 2620–4085 | 3175 | 15 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 2 | 3530–3531 | 3531 | 20 (1%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 3 | 3859–3932 | 3932 | 10 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 3754–5485 | 4480 | 10 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 2 | 6067–6084 | 6076 | 10 (0%) |
 Swiss | 4 | 6092–6196 | 6170 | 12 (0%) |
 KLM | 3 | 9447–11753 | 9471 | 12 (0%) |
 Air France | 3 | 9457–11753 | 9471 | 12 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 10 | 2565–13309 | 13282 | 15 (0%) |
Where do the best Johannesburg → Shanghai (Pudong) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
- Johannesburg–Shanghai (Pudong) had 85 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 2990.
- CX charges 3.9x more in ancillary fees than LH — USD 39 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 3056 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 2677. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
- Based on 85 offers analyzed, Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights range from USD 1838 to USD 13404, with a median price of USD 2990. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 21 to the base fare on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) including all fees?
- China Eastern has the lowest median fare on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) at USD 2174 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Johannesburg–Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 2677. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) routes?
- Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 1838 to USD 13404 across 85 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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