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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
200%Trains are 200% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.87
Johannesburg$2.60
MealMid-priced restaurant
143%The average meal is 143% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$7.14
Johannesburg$17.35
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
50%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 50% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.50
Johannesburg$1.74
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
39%Coffee in Johannesburg is 39% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$5.49
Johannesburg$3.35
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.43 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Tue, 1/04
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 15:48 hours on average, considering an average distance of 11,951 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg is $645. 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.
Is Johannesburg expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 1.74 AUD, 50% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.50 AUD,

while train tickets costs 199% more in Johannesburg: 2.60 AUD against 0.87 AUD in Shanghai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 17.35 AUD in Johannesburg, 143% more than the 7.14 AUD in Shanghai.

The price of the coffee is around 39% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 3.35 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.49 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.43 ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3 mm precipitation, while Johannesburg have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

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