How long is the flight from Cape Town to China?

A quick flight from Cape Town to China can take about 19h 05m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 477. There are 12957 km between Cape Town and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 Pu Dong or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun 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 60% 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 R13 994 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 144 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 February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 528.

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.

R9 549+ Flights from Cape Town to China

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Round-trip from	R12 726
One-way from	R9 549
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 129

Kenya Airways
11/11-15/11
6 total stops
76h 30m total
Cape Town to China

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Ethiopian Air
28/11
1 total stop
20h 35m total
Cape Town to China

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 891 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 15 September 2025.

Tue 11/116:00CPT - CAN

3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 15/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R12 726

Wed 29/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R13 785

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/110:20PVG - CPT

1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R13 924

Tue 28/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops25h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 046

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 567

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 20/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R14 619

Wed 29/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 8/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops49h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R15 018

Tue 21/1014:30CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 28/1021:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 025

Fri 31/1014:35CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/110:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 355

Wed 29/1010:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/111:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 372

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Sun 9/116:50PEK - CPT

1 stop39h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R16 477

Tue 11/1110:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 15/1110:45CAN - CPT

2 stops28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 511

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Tue 11/116:00CPT - CAN

3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 15/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R12 726

Fri 31/1014:35CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/110:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 355

Wed 29/1010:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/111:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 372

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Sun 9/116:50PEK - CPT

1 stop39h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R16 477

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/110:40PEK - CPT

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 633

Thu 6/1114:15CPT - PVG

2 stops36h 25mSWISS

Thu 20/1111:40PVG - CPT

2 stops35h 05mSWISS

Deal found 14/9R16 650

Sun 2/1112:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R18 751

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - SHA

2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir

Thu 20/1114:10SHA - CPT

2 stops50h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/9R21 164

Wed 29/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R13 785

Tue 28/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 341

Tue 11/1110:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 15/1110:45CAN - CPT

2 stops28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9R16 511

Thu 6/1114:00CPT - PVG

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/116:15PVG - CPT

1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 049

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Tue 21/1014:30CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 28/1021:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 025

Tue 28/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops25h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 046

Tue 28/1010:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Tue 4/1113:30CAN - CPT

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 293

Wed 29/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R13 785

Wed 29/106:00CPT - CAN

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 8/1121:40CAN - CPT

3 stops49h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R15 018

Wed 29/1010:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/111:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 372

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - PVG

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1123:35PVG - CPT

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 567

Thu 30/1010:40CPT - PVG

2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/110:10PVG - CPT

2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 397

Thu 30/1015:25CPT - PVG

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Wed 5/110:20PVG - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R17 727

Fri 31/1014:35CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/110:10PEK - CPT

1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 355

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Sun 9/116:50PEK - CPT

1 stop39h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R16 477

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - PEK

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/116:50PEK - CPT

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 633

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 15 September 2025.

Fri 28/1114:35CPT - PEK

1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R9 549

Fri 28/117:00CPT - PEK

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 313

Wed 10/1217:15CPT - PEK

1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 382

Wed 10/126:05CPT - PEK

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 876

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Return

Price

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R12 726

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

6:00-18:35

3 stops30h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/11

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R13 785

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/11

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R14 341

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

6:00-18:35

3 stops30h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 8/11

21:40-16:45

3 stops49h 05m

R15 018

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sat 8/11

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R16 355

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

10:40-9:30

2 stops40h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/11

1:20-9:25

2 stops38h 05m

R16 372

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/11

6:50-16:45

1 stop39h 55m

R16 477

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 511

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sat 8/11

0:40-22:50

2 stops28h 10m

R16 633

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

14:15-8:40

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/11

11:40-16:45

2 stops35h 05m

R16 650

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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 R674). 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

3 334 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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

280 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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.

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.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to China?
A quick flight from Cape Town to China can take about 19h 05m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 477. There are 12957 km between Cape Town and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to China?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun 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 R674). 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 824	AverageR13 746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 426	AverageR14 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 028	AverageR14 761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 860	AverageR15 869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 821	AverageR19 125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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