Cheap flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg from £451
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £451 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £960 |
Average round-trip | £1,099 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Cathay Pacific |
Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center
Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 min | R 185; single fare to Sandton | every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak) | fastest to Sandton | |
25-30 min | R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro | every 12–20 min (traffic dependent) | Johannesburg CBD access | |
30-60 min | R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | budget door-to-door option | |
45-90 min | R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider | scheduled departures (traffic dependent) | budget travelers with time | |
30-60 min | R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | business travelers, groups | |
30-60 min | R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel | 24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
- Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
- Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Johannesburg
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | CPA | CX | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
| Singapore Airlines | SIA | SQ | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Johannesburg
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 27°C | 16°C |
| February | 27°C | 16°C |
| March | 26°C | 15°C |
| April | 23°C | 12°C |
| May | 21°C | 10°C |
| June | 18°C | 7°C |
| July | 18°C | 6°C |
| August | 21°C | 9°C |
| September | 26°C | 12°C |
| October | 27°C | 14°C |
| November | 26°C | 15°C |
| December | 27°C | 16°C |
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