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.

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).

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

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun, Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong is the most popular route from Cape Town to China.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to China?

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to China, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to China?

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to China at least 35 days early can save you up to 59% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to China for as little as R14 167 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R23 431 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Cape Town to China lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to China in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R10 951.

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.

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.

R10 177+ Flights from Cape Town to China

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Round-trip from	R13 359
One-way from	R10 177
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 204

Kenya Airways
29/10-4/11
5 total stops
52h 35m total
Cape Town to China

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Emirates
25/9
1 total stop
21h 55m total
Cape Town to China

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 803 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 102 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 18 August 2025.

Wed 29/1014:25CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R13 359

Thu 2/1015:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/100:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R15 292

Sat 1/1116:30CPT - PVG

3 stops40h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R15 785

Sun 21/913:50CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/100:20PVG - CPT

1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R16 101

Tue 11/1115:25CPT - CAN

1 stop32h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/117:45CAN - CPT

1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R16 540

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/100:40PEK - CPT

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R16 558

Tue 30/913:50CPT - CAN

1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/100:30CAN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R16 558

Tue 11/1112:35CPT - CAN

1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 15/1118:35CAN - CPT

1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/8R16 628

Tue 25/1112:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 22/123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/8R16 628

Tue 16/1217:15CPT - PEK

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/18:50PEK - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/8R16 734

Wed 1/1013:05CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/100:40PEK - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R16 909

Sun 2/1112:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R17 120

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Wed 29/1014:25CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/8R13 359

Thu 2/1015:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/100:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R15 292

Sat 1/1116:30CPT - PVG

3 stops40h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R15 785

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/100:40PEK - CPT

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R16 558

Tue 11/1110:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 15/1110:45CAN - CPT

2 stops28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8R16 628

Tue 16/1217:15CPT - PEK

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/18:50PEK - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/8R16 734

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Tue 7/107:25PEK - CPT

1 stop34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/8R17 243

Sun 21/913:50CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/100:20PVG - CPT

1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R16 101

Tue 11/1112:35CPT - CAN

1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 14/110:55CAN - CPT

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R16 628

Wed 1/1013:05CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/100:40PEK - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R16 909

Thu 25/1217:15CPT - PVG

1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/123:05PVG - CPT

1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/8R17 296

Tue 11/1115:25CPT - CAN

1 stop32h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/117:45CAN - CPT

1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R16 540

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to China
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to China. Data last updated 18 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 23/815:25CPT - CAN

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 27/80:30CAN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R24 907

Sat 23/810:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 40mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/910:35CAN - CPT

2 stops28h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/8R25 364

Sat 23/815:25CPT - CAN

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 26/85:15CAN - CPT

1 stop38h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R25 786

Mon 25/810:40CPT - PVG

2 stops37h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/90:35PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8R22 024

Mon 25/815:20CPT - PVG

2 stops49h 00mEmirates

Wed 3/97:15PVG - CPT

1 stop39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 16/8R22 095

Mon 25/810:40CPT - PVG

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/90:35PVG - CPT

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R24 099

Mon 25/813:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 2/90:35PVG - CPT

1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R25 065

Mon 25/823:00CPT - PVG

1 stop28h 25mKLM

Wed 3/911:15PVG - CPT

1 stop40h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/8R42 115

Thu 28/85:45CPT - CAN

3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/920:05CAN - CPT

3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R19 370

Thu 28/815:25CPT - CAN

1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/95:15CAN - CPT

1 stop38h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R20 794

Thu 28/813:00CPT - CAN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 3/91:35CAN - CPT

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R22 903

Thu 28/810:40CPT - CAN

2 stops19h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 3/91:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8R26 401

One-way flights from Cape Town to China
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Thu 25/918:25CPT - PEK

1 stop21h 55mEmirates

Deal found 16/8R10 177

Wed 27/820:55CPT - PVG

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R10 230

Thu 25/917:00CPT - PEK

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R10 318

Thu 28/85:45CPT - PVG

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R10 441

Mon 22/919:50CPT - PEK

3 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R10 494

Wed 24/95:45CPT - PEK

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R10 546

Tue 23/915:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R11 056

Sun 28/915:25CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R11 390

Mon 22/913:05CPT - PEK

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/8R11 425

Mon 6/106:05CPT - PVG

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8R11 566

Tue 26/821:05CPT - PVG

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R12 058

Tue 23/915:20CPT - PEK

2 stops42h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/8R12 181

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/11

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R13 359

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

15:25-17:20

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/10

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R15 292

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

16:30-14:40

3 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

23:35-17:30

1 stop23h 55m

R15 785

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

0:20-13:45

1 stop19h 25m

R16 101

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:25-5:45

1 stop32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

7:45-13:00

1 stop35h 15m

R16 540

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:05-15:25

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/10

0:40-22:30

2 stops27h 50m

R16 558

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/10

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R16 558

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:50-3:05

1 stop31h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/10

0:30-13:00

1 stop18h 30m

R16 558

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40-9:30

2 stops40h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

10:45-9:25

2 stops28h 40m

R16 628

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 14/11

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

R16 628

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R673). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 347 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

835 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

276 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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 most popular routes from Cape Town to China?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun, Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong is the most popular route 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R673). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R895). 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 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to China

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 953	AverageR13 643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 557	AverageR17 620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 177	AverageR15 154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 025	AverageR16 020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 005	AverageR19 274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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