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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Cape Town from R10 762

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

R18 672

One-way from

R10 762

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March

Cheapest in

November
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/11-7/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Shanghai to Cape Town?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cape Town from Shanghai average R25 185. You can even find prices in January for less than R25 185, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R17 991. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 29%.

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

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 1% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Shanghai and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sat 23/1116:25PVG - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 672
Sat 23/1116:25PVG - CPT
1 stop47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R19 500
Fri 22/110:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R20 235
Fri 22/110:10PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R21 247

Cheap Shanghai to Cape Town flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to Cape Town specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Thu 8/813:20SHA - CPT
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/87:25CPT - SHA
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R28 109
Sun 4/819:15SHA - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/814:35CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R53 771
Sat 17/813:15SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/813:00CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R87 748
Sun 4/813:15SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/813:00CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R98 601
Sun 4/813:15SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/813:00CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R121 191

Shanghai to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sat 23/1116:25PVG - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 672
Sat 23/1116:25PVG - CPT
1 stop47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R19 500
Fri 22/110:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R20 235
Fri 22/110:10PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1210:40CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7R21 247
Sat 23/1119:00PVG - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1215:20CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R22 057
Mon 23/915:40PVG - CPT
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/913:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R22 424
Mon 23/915:40PVG - CPT
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/95:50CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R22 535
Mon 23/915:40PVG - CPT
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/95:45CPT - PVG
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R22 976
Fri 22/110:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1212:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R24 411

Shanghai to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Shanghai to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sun 4/819:15SHA - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/814:35CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R53 771
Sun 4/813:15SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/813:00CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R98 601
Sun 4/813:15SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/813:00CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R121 191

One-way flights to Cape Town from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sat 10/811:25SHA - CPT
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R10 762
Thu 15/820:40SHA - CPT
3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R11 148
Thu 15/813:50SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R11 847
Fri 16/820:05SHA - CPT
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R12 730
Mon 5/812:40SHA - CPT
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R13 962
Fri 16/86:40SHA - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R14 459
Tue 6/814:50SHA - CPT
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R17 458
Sun 4/816:55SHA - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 561
Thu 1/813:50SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 948

Find flights from Shanghai to Cape Town within your budget

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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R18 672 - R28 109

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Return

Price

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/11

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

2 stops20h 05m

R18 672

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/11

1 stop47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

1 stop20h 05m

R19 500

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/11

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

2 stops20h 05m

R20 235

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/11

1 stop39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

1 stop20h 05m

R21 247

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/11

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

1 stop19h 10m

R22 057

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/11

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

1 stop19h 45m

R24 411

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlCape Town Intl

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

2 stops38h 35m

R26 527

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/11

3 stops58h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

2 stops35h 05m

R27 796

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlCape Town Intl

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

2 stops22h 40m

R28 109

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Deals found on 25/7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 26 July 2024.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

SWISS
7,7
Good
1 799 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to Cape Town for under R18 700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Cape Town for under R18 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just R18 672, but on average you can expect to pay R29 617.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Shanghai to Cape Town for under R53 800?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Shanghai to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R53 800.

  • 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 R18 672. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SWISS. Singapore Airlines is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does SHA to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SHA to CPT flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • 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 R107). Flying from Shanghai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R142). 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

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