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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cape Town from R8 391

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Apr 5 — Apr 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 6 March 2026.

Fri 3/415:00
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/45:45
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R16 881
Thu 16/40:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/49:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R17 145
Wed 8/415:00
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/413:00
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R17 277
Thu 11/615:00
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/619:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R17 344
Thu 2/418:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/47:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R17 690
Thu 2/412:05
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/418:25
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R17 872
Fri 3/47:55
SHA
-
CPT
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/46:05
CPT
-
SHA
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R17 872
Thu 2/40:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/49:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R17 905
Sun 19/417:45
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/417:45
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 351
Wed 8/47:20
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops42h 35m
Emirates
Fri 17/49:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/3R18 995
Mon 1/67:20
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
Emirates
Thu 4/69:00
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/3R19 012
Fri 17/47:55
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 24/416:35
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R19 045

Find 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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 881

One-way from

R8 391
3/4-10/4
  • 3/4-10/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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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 6 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

7:55-11:30

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

6:05-14:25

2 stops26h 20m

R17 872

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/4

7:20-14:35

2 stops61h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

9:00-22:20

2 stops55h 20m

R19 061

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

7:20-19:55

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 061

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

7:55-11:50

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-16:45

1 stop42h 10m

R19 293

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

16:50-11:40

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:25-12:05

2 stops33h 40m

R20 350

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

7:55-11:50

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

R20 482

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

9:35-13:25

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

14:15-12:05

2 stops39h 50m

R20 763

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

13:20-11:40

2 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

6:00-12:05

2 stops24h 05m

R20 829
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

R21 159

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

7:20-11:30

1 stop34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

R21 539

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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 6 March 2026.
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
3 746 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

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
3 746 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

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 33h 55m. The distance between Shanghai and Cape Town is about 12981 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 R14 228.

  • 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.

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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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 228AverageR18 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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