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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cape Town from R8 434

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 215

One-way from

R8 434
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m 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 12 January 2026.

Mon 2/310:10PVG - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/317:15CPT - PVG
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 215
Mon 2/39:10PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 719
Tue 27/114:00PVG - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/118:55CPT - PVG
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R17 213
Mon 9/212:00PVG - CPT
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/26:05CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R17 691
Mon 2/311:40PVG - CPT
2 stops35h 50mSWISS
Sun 8/314:15CPT - PVG
2 stops36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 10/1R18 020
Tue 10/214:00PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/215:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R18 136
Tue 10/214:00PVG - CPT
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R18 251
Tue 27/116:35SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/17:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R19 355
Tue 24/216:35SHA - CPT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R19 618
Mon 2/313:35SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/320:25CPT - SHA
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R20 722

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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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

10:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-8:15

1 stop33h 00m

R14 215

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

9:10-17:30

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

R16 719

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

14:00-19:00

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

18:55-14:40

1 stop37h 45m

R17 213

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

12:00-10:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

19:50-13:00

1 stop35h 10m

R17 955

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

16:35-12:40

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

7:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

R19 355

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

16:35-14:35

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

R19 618

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/2

14:00-19:00

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:40-21:05

1 stop25h 25m

R19 766

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/2

23:30-21:50

2 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

15:25-16:15

1 stop18h 50m

R19 849

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:15-14:35

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

9:00-21:05

2 stops30h 05m

R19 865

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

13:35-11:10

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

R20 722

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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 12 January 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
3 711 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
3 711 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 711 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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 31h 40m. 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 R14 729.

  • 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 12 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 729AverageR15 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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