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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R7 139

CPT — SHA
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop20h 05m
Sun 15/1118:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 27/8R12 809
Sun 8/119:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Sun 15/1118:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 27/8R15 393
Thu 10/1217:20 -
1 stop41h 50m
Mon 4/122:55 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 31/8R16 184
Sun 6/1217:20 -
1 stop32h 55m
Tue 5/122:55 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 29/8R16 588
Sun 6/1213:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Tue 5/16:15 -
1 stop35h 25m
Deal found 29/8R16 847
Mon 14/913:15 -
1 stop27h 05m
Mon 21/97:20 -
1 stop40h 45m
Deal found 27/8R17 363
Sun 11/1013:15 -
3 stops26h 25m
Sun 18/108:30 -
3 stops33h 00m
Deal found 27/8R20 545
Sun 6/913:15 -
2 stops25h 40m
Mon 21/915:00 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 27/8R23 889
Sat 10/1013:15 -
3 stops28h 25m
Sat 17/1019:15 -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 26/8R25 569
Sun 6/917:25 -
2 stops36h 40m
Tue 22/913:20 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 27/8R26 376
Sun 8/1119:10 -
2 stops32h 45m
Sun 15/1121:30 -
2 stops40h 10m
Deal found 27/8R27 523
Sat 26/917:55 -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 30/98:55 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 28/8R27 684

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 809

One-way from

R7 139

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 585
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R42 616 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 717 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R12 809

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

14:00-8:15

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/1

22:55-23:00

1 stop30h 05m

R17 105

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

9:00-14:40

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

18:10-14:35

2 stops26h 25m

R17 444

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

6:05-22:40

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/9

18:50-10:15

1 stop21h 25m

R20 368

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

11:45-22:40

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/9

11:45-13:35

3 stops31h 50m

R20 416

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/1

23:35-12:40

3 stops43h 05m

R21 014

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R23 743

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

14:00-8:15

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/1

9:55-16:45

2 stops36h 50m

R24 648

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

13:15-23:40

3 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

19:15-17:30

2 stops28h 15m

R25 569

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

19:10-9:55

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

21:30-7:40

2 stops40h 10m

R27 523

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R11 258). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 217). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Shanghai flights typically cost between R15 522 and R25 391 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 809 on Qatar Airways (Nov 8–Nov 15).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Shanghai. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
1 591 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
3 653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
3 722 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 478 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
1 035 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. 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 Shanghai?

    Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 20h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 10m. Cape Town and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 12981 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Shanghai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 964 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R9 073 and R11 863 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 313. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 266 while deals on Emirates start at R6 748 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Shanghai flights?

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R11 258). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 217). 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 Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 964AverageR9 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 073AverageR11 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 863AverageR14 632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 931AverageR15 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 516AverageR15 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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