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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R10 079

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 171

One-way from

R10 079

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 766
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Cape Town to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Cape Town to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 062 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 445 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 11 June 2025.

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1123:45PVG - CPT
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R14 171
Wed 30/713:00CPT - CAN
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 6/819:30CAN - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R14 207
Wed 30/713:00CPT - CAN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/81:35CAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R14 366
Fri 7/1110:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/118:20PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/6R14 685
Mon 14/714:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/70:20PVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R15 022
Thu 17/713:50CPT - PEK
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/70:10PEK - CPT
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6R15 181
Mon 1/910:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/90:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/6R15 358
Thu 16/1013:05CPT - PEK
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Thu 23/107:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 9/6R15 801
Wed 5/119:00CPT - PVG
1 stop41h 25mSWISS
Sun 16/1111:40PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 25mSWISS
Deal found 9/6R16 191
Tue 4/1117:15CPT - PVG
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1122:50PVG - CPT
1 stop43h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 492
Thu 16/1015:20CPT - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/107:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 881
Tue 4/116:00CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 50mLufthansa
Mon 17/1112:00PVG - CPT
1 stop29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R16 988

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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 11 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-14:20

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/11

23:45-17:25

1 stop23h 40m

R14 171

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

13:00-13:55

1 stop18h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 6/8

19:30-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

R14 207

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/8

1:35-20:45

2 stops25h 10m

R14 366

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/11

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R14 685

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

14:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R15 022

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/7

13:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 23/7

0:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R15 181

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/9

0:05-9:25

2 stops39h 20m

R15 358

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/10

7:25-11:35

1 stop34h 10m

R15 801

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

9:00-8:25

1 stop41h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/11

11:40-22:05

1 stop40h 25m

R16 191

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

17:15-17:10

1 stop41h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

22:50-11:50

1 stop43h 00m

R16 492

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R669). Flying from Cape Town to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 11 June 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 11 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R669). Flying from Cape Town to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 989AverageR13 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 901AverageR16 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 121AverageR16 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 043AverageR19 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR20 200AverageR22 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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