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Cheap flights from China to Cape Town from R13 997

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 628

One-way from

R13 997
1/11-8/11
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • China to Cape Town
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • China to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from China to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 1/1118:35PEK - CPT
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1120:25CPT - PEK
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R18 628
Thu 30/1019:30PEK - CPT
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/116:05CPT - PEK
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 888
Fri 31/1016:35SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/117:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 923
Wed 19/1122:15CAN - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/117:00CPT - CAN
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R19 027
Thu 30/108:50PEK - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/1117:15CPT - PEK
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9R19 322
Mon 13/1019:40PEK - CPT
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/107:00CPT - PEK
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R20 241
Tue 18/110:15CAN - CPT
2 stops44h 20mEmirates
Wed 26/1115:20CPT - CAN
2 stops48h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/9R20 900
Wed 29/100:40PEK - CPT
1 stop22h 05mEmirates
Thu 6/1113:40CPT - PEK
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 15/9R22 010
Fri 31/100:40PEK - CPT
1 stop41h 00mEmirates
Sat 8/1113:40CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/9R22 739
Fri 3/1023:55SZX - CPT
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/109:45CPT - SZX
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R24 352
Mon 13/1022:20CAN - CPT
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - CAN
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R25 028
Thu 2/1015:25PVG - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1013:00CPT - PVG
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R27 023

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

16:35-12:40

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

7:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

R18 923

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 19/11

18:35-10:30

1 stop21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

10:40-0:20

2 stops31h 40m

R19 270

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Thu 30/10

8:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-16:15

1 stop41h 00m

R19 322

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Sat 1/11

18:35-11:40

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

13:50-17:10

1 stop21h 20m

R20 241

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Thu 30/10

19:30-12:40

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

15:25-17:10

1 stop19h 45m

R20 276

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 18/11

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

6:05-13:25

2 stops25h 20m

R20 900

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/2

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:50-17:10

1 stop21h 20m

R21 490

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/10

0:10-11:50

1 stop41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

R21 854

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Wed 29/10

0:40-16:45

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

R22 010

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 14/2

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

14:35-15:00

1 stop18h 25m

R22 062

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from China to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Cape Town as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air from China to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
862 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from China?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from China.

  • How long is the flight from China to Cape Town?

    Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from China to Cape Town in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. The distance from China to Cape Town is about 12957 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R21 767. However, be on the lookout for offers from Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from China to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from China to Cape Town is Beijing Capital - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Cape Town Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from China to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from China to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from China to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 274AverageR20 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR22 520AverageR26 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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