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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Cape Town from R21 701

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — CPT
May 3 — May 101
1 adult
Fri 3/5
Fri 10/5

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 28 April 2024.

Round-trip from

R1 947
From Shanghai to Cape Town Intl
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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 November. Prices to Cape Town from Shanghai average R28 908. You can even find prices in November for less than R28 908, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R19 933. The month of October 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 55%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town (SHA - CPT)?

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 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways 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 621 923 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've detected travelling from Shanghai to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 22/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R23 036
Wed 22/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops46h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 27/518:05CPT - PVG
2 stops40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R36 086

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air 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 621 923 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Ethiopian Air flights travelling from Shanghai to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 22/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/514:35CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R26 101
Mon 20/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/514:35CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R26 815
Wed 22/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/514:35CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R27 248

Cheap Shanghai to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 621 923 searches. Prices were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 20/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R21 701
Tue 21/57:15PVG - CPT
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Tue 28/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R22 077
Wed 22/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R23 036
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
2 stops61h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/515:20CPT - PVG
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R23 130
Tue 21/510:05PVG - CPT
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/517:45CPT - PVG
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R24 239
Mon 20/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R24 484
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Mon 27/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R25 706
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Mon 27/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/4R25 725
Wed 22/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/514:35CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R26 101

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 621 923 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 20/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R21 701
Tue 21/57:15PVG - CPT
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Tue 28/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R22 077
Wed 22/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R23 036
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
2 stops61h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/515:20CPT - PVG
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R23 130
Tue 21/510:05PVG - CPT
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/517:45CPT - PVG
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R24 239
Mon 20/50:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R24 484
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Mon 27/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R25 706
Thu 23/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Mon 27/59:20CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/4R25 725
Wed 22/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/514:35CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R26 101

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 621 923 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.

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R21 701 - R30 125

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Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/5

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop21h 30m

R21 701

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/5

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

2 stops31h 00m

R22 077

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/5

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop21h 30m

R23 036

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/5

2 stops61h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops49h 00m

R23 130

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/5

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop39h 05m

R24 239

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/5

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

2 stops25h 15m

R24 484

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/5

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop18h 55m

R26 101

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/5

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop18h 55m

R26 815

Shanghai Pu DongCape Town Intl

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/5

1 stop43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop42h 10m

R30 125

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Deals found on 27/4

When is the cheapest time 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 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday 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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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Cape Town is currently R0 while a return flight costs R24 634. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from Shanghai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). 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.

January

R2 012

February

R2 275

March

R2 557

April

R2 407

May

R2 012

June

R1 956

July

R2 238

August

R2 257

September

R2 313

October

R2 275

November

R2 163

December

R2 651

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

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 28 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates from Shanghai to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 456 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Turkish Airlines
7,5
Good
3 696 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Ethiopian Air
7,4
Good
794 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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 R21 700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Cape Town for under R21 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R21 701, but on average you can expect to pay R27 210.

  • 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 R22 077. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R23 036, and Ethiopian Air, from R26 101.

  • 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 27/4.

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