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Cheap flights from China to Cape Town from R8 138

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Cape Town

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Best flights from China to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.

Mon 26/111:40PVG - CPT
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 025
Mon 26/118:10SHA - CPT
2 stops46h 20mXiamenAir
Mon 2/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops38h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/12R16 259
Fri 29/57:25PEK - CPT
2 stops37h 10mEmirates
Mon 1/69:00CPT - PEK
2 stops55h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/12R18 593
Fri 24/415:00PVG - CPT
2 stops52h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 28/415:25CPT - PVG
2 stops63h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12R20 394
Fri 24/410:40CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/410:40CPT - CAN
2 stops40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/12R20 794
Thu 23/40:30CAN - CPT
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/415:25CPT - CAN
1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R25 314
Fri 6/36:15PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 20mEmirates
Tue 10/315:20CPT - PVG
2 stops23h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/12R19 377
Mon 26/111:30SHA - CPT
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R19 977
Wed 13/50:45SZX - CPT
2 stops43h 50mEmirates
Mon 18/59:00CPT - SZX
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/12R19 477
Fri 13/210:25CAN - CPT
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/214:25CPT - CAN
3 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R21 328
Fri 16/12:50PEK - CPT
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/26:05CPT - PEK
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R22 212
Thu 23/40:20CAN - CPT
1 stop41h 10mEmirates
Tue 28/415:20CPT - CAN
2 stops48h 40mEmirates
Deal found 27/12R25 747

Find 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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 025

One-way from

R8 138
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • China to Cape Town
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • China to Cape Town
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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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Cape Town that are best for you.

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China

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

11:40-10:30

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

R16 025

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

18:10-10:30

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

12:35-8:50

2 stops38h 15m

R16 259

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 29/5

7:25-14:35

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

9:00-22:20

2 stops55h 20m

R18 593

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:15-14:35

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

15:20-21:05

2 stops23h 45m

R19 377

ShenzhenCape Town

SZX - CPT

SZXCPT

Shenzhen

Wed 13/5

0:45-14:35

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

9:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

R19 477

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

11:30-14:35

3 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

12:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R19 977

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

15:00-13:00

2 stops52h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

15:25-13:00

2 stops63h 35m

R20 394

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 24/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops40h 45m

R20 794

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 13/2

10:25-12:35

3 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

R21 328

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/1

2:50-10:45

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

6:05-10:45

2 stops22h 40m

R22 212

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Deals found on 30/12

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Best time to book a flight from China to Cape Town

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cape Town (average of R14 358). Flying from China to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R36 086). 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.

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 30 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 699 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2023

LAX - DOH

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 699 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 699 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2023

LAX - DOH

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

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?

    XiamenAir, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines can get you from China to Cape Town in just under 28h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. The distance from China to Cape Town is about 11835 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from China to Cape Town is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Beijing Capital - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cape Town (average of R14 358). Flying from China to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R36 086). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 941AverageR16 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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