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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R9 105

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PVG
May 6 — May 131
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to China flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 256

One-way from

R9 105

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 445
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Cape Town to China
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Cape Town to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 520 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 291 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to China

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Tue 18/1110:40CPT - PEK
2 stops22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/118:45PEK - CPT
2 stops30h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4R13 063
Tue 18/1115:25CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/110:10PEK - CPT
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R15 163
Tue 17/613:00CPT - CAN
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 21/619:30CAN - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R16 872
Wed 28/56:15CPT - CAN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/61:35CAN - CPT
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R17 597
Wed 14/510:40CPT - CAN
2 stops40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 22/510:40CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 303
Wed 14/513:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Wed 11/67:25PEK - CPT
1 stop39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/4R18 359
Thu 15/518:25CPT - PEK
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/518:30PEK - CPT
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 694
Thu 4/1217:15CPT - PEK
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/120:45PEK - CPT
1 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 824
Wed 7/59:00CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 20mEmirates
Sun 11/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/4R20 440
Wed 14/514:35CPT - CAN
1 stop18h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/50:30CAN - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R20 645
Wed 28/56:00CPT - CAN
3 stops55h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 4/622:10CAN - CPT
3 stops24h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R22 020
Wed 7/56:15CPT - PVG
3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/59:30PVG - CPT
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R23 246

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to China 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 1 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to China that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/6

0:10-13:45

1 stop19h 35m

R15 256

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

13:00-14:05

1 stop19h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 21/6

19:30-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

R16 872

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-14:40

2 stops46h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/6

8:55-9:25

2 stops30h 30m

R17 058

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

6:15-13:55

2 stops25h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/6

1:35-14:25

2 stops42h 50m

R17 597

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-9:25

2 stops40h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/5

10:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

R18 303

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/6

7:25-16:50

1 stop39h 25m

R18 359

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

18:25-10:55

2 stops34h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 18/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops26h 05m

R18 694

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:35-14:55

1 stop18h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 21/5

0:30-14:35

1 stop20h 05m

R20 645

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

6:00-19:00

3 stops55h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/6

22:10-16:45

3 stops24h 35m

R22 020

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

16:35-5:00

1 stop30h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/6

0:10-11:50

1 stop41h 40m

R28 040

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 CPT to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to China as you normally would.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. 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.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to China. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to China?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to China. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to China?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to China 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 Cape Town to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to China. 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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 479AverageR15 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 485AverageR16 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 770AverageR16 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 967AverageR19 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 785AverageR23 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR21 751AverageR23 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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