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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cape Town from R18 838

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 838

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R16 028
18/4-2/5
  • 18/4-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (R127 081 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R18 258 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 14/126:15PVG - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/125:45CPT - PVG
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R22 738
Sun 14/1223:05PVG - CPT
1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 21/1217:15CPT - PVG
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11R23 028
Wed 17/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/114:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R28 189
Mon 22/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R29 364
Wed 17/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R31 306
Sat 20/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/114:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R32 089
Mon 22/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop21h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R32 464
Sat 13/120:10PVG - CPT
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Sun 21/126:05CPT - PVG
2 stops46h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11R33 231
Tue 16/1223:30PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R33 639

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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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

19:05-11:40

2 stops22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

7:00-11:05

2 stops22h 05m

R18 838

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/2

14:45-12:40

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

7:00-16:15

2 stops27h 15m

R19 145

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

19:05-18:35

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

7:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

R19 417

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/4

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

10:40-15:05

2 stops22h 25m

R19 451

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/2

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

10:40-12:45

2 stops20h 05m

R20 439

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

6:15-10:15

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

5:45-15:05

2 stops27h 20m

R22 738

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

23:05-11:50

1 stop42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

17:15-8:15

1 stop33h 00m

R23 028

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

11:50-11:40

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

20:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

R34 746

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Deals found on 11/11

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 month to book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town (average of R14 665). Flying from Shanghai to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R36 858). 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 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 14 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 14 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Shanghai to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 662 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 1 airline has 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.

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

    Departing from Shanghai to Cape Town will take you 38h 50m. The distance between Shanghai and Cape Town is about 12981 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip from R15 231. Qatar Airways is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town (average of R14 665). Flying from Shanghai to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R36 858). 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 airline flying from Shanghai to Cape Town

Discover the top airline 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 231AverageR15 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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