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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R6 759

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

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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 21 April 2026.

Tue 12/519:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/60:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R12 176
Fri 15/519:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/60:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R12 192
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/50:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R12 339
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/618:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R12 372
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/618:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R12 781
Thu 4/619:30
CPT
-
CAN
1 stop36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/619:30
CAN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R13 109
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/918:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R13 370
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
CAN
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/61:35
CAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R13 534
Wed 24/613:15
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/918:40
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R13 616
Thu 4/612:20
CPT
-
CAN
3 stops48h 45m
Kenya Airways
Thu 11/622:10
CAN
-
CPT
3 stops21h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/4R13 730
Fri 22/519:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/50:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R13 796
Sat 16/519:30
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/60:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 205

Find 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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 176

One-way from

R6 759

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 444
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 45m total
  • Cape Town to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 10m total
  • Cape Town to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 921 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 368 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to China that are best for you.

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Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-14:15

1 stop36h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 16/6

1:35-17:30

1 stop21h 55m

R13 861

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

18:25-15:25

1 stop39h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/6

7:25-11:30

1 stop34h 05m

R14 500

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-22:35

1 stop27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

18:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

R14 532

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-14:15

1 stop19h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 24/6

15:15-10:15

2 stops25h 00m

R14 598

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

19:30-15:30

1 stop38h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/6

15:15-13:10

2 stops27h 55m

R14 614

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-15:30

1 stop38h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 7/6

15:15-13:10

2 stops27h 55m

R14 729

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

9:00-16:40

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

0:35-13:10

1 stop42h 35m

R14 843

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-15:30

1 stop38h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 27/5

1:35-13:10

1 stop41h 35m

R15 154

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

19:30-16:40

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

0:35-12:40

3 stops66h 05m

R15 432

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-15:35

1 stop41h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/6

6:45-11:50

1 stop35h 05m

R15 678

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Deals found on 17/4

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R6 350). Flying from Cape Town to China in November is currently the most expensive (average of R21 455). 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.

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 21 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to China?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to China can take about 36h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 861. There are 11835 km between Cape Town and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 835. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun, Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R6 350). Flying from Cape Town to China in November is currently the most expensive (average of R21 455). 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

Discover the top 5 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 420AverageR13 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 914AverageR12 642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 595AverageR14 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 563AverageR15 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 489AverageR17 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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