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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cape Town from R10 811

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 232

One-way from

R10 811
30/6-4/7
  • 30/6-4/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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24/6
  • 24/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 June 2025.

Mon 30/611:05PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/75:50CPT - PVG
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R22 232
Sun 29/60:20PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/714:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6R32 146
Wed 30/720:10SHA - CPT
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/86:40CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R32 469
Mon 30/67:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Fri 4/713:05CPT - PVG
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/6R33 670
Sun 29/62:25PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 4/714:35CPT - PVG
3 stops28h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/6R70 603

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 15 June 2025.
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Shanghai

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

11:05-12:35

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

5:50-10:50

2 stops23h 00m

R22 232

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/6

0:20-13:45

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

14:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

R32 146

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 30/7

20:10-23:35

3 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

6:40-12:05

2 stops23h 25m

R32 469

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

7:15-16:50

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

R33 670

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/6

2:25-10:50

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

14:35-1:20

3 stops28h 45m

R70 603

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/6

22:15-22:10

3 stops53h 55m

R10 811

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/6

14:10-10:50

2 stops50h 40m

R13 733

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/6

14:45-12:40

3 stops27h 55m

R15 150

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/6

0:05-16:50

1 stop22h 45m

R23 271

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Deals found on 14/6

Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 15 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 15 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Shanghai. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip from R32 146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R33 670, and Malaysia Airlines, from R70 603.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai 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 15 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 788AverageR19 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR22 615AverageR31 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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