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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R9 295

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai are usually found in June or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Thu 20/116:05CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1223:30PVG - CPT
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R14 992
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R16 472
Tue 11/1113:50CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R17 299
Thu 20/116:05CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 45mLufthansa
Tue 2/120:10PVG - CPT
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 28/10R17 712
Mon 22/1217:15CPT - PVG
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 2/123:05PVG - CPT
1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/10R17 832
Sun 2/1118:30CPT - PVG
1 stop38h 35mEmirates
Thu 6/116:15PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/10R17 953
Wed 10/126:05CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:10PVG - CPT
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R17 987
Tue 11/1113:40CPT - PVG
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Sat 15/116:15PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/10R18 348
Thu 20/1118:25CPT - SHA
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/128:50SHA - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R25 457
Wed 10/126:05CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1213:35SHA - CPT
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R29 588
Fri 12/127:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1213:35SHA - CPT
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R53 221
Sun 2/1112:35CPT - SHA
2 stops26h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1122:30SHA - CPT
2 stops42h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/10R63 221

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 975

One-way from

R9 295

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R16 145
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R40 282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 259 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape Town

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

6:05-16:15

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

23:30-17:10

2 stops23h 40m

R14 992

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R17 299

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

17:15-17:10

1 stop41h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/1

23:05-11:50

1 stop42h 45m

R17 832

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

6:05-11:00

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

11:10-10:45

1 stop29h 35m

R18 004

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

23:35-17:25

1 stop23h 50m

R19 381

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:45-10:05

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/12

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

R19 571

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:20-21:05

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

6:15-11:40

1 stop35h 25m

R20 087

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:35-10:55

3 stops41h 20m

R21 911

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:25-11:25

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

8:50-11:40

2 stops32h 50m

R25 457

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

6:05-12:20

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

13:35-14:35

2 stops31h 00m

R29 588

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is 79 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R9 622). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 269). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 659 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
880 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Shanghai. 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 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 4 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?

    Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 30m. 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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 821 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R12 366 and R13 780 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Johannesburg most of the time. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 21,6 km, 25,0 km, and 20,5 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R523 per day.

  • 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 Doha.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R9 622). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 269). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 821AverageR13 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 366AverageR14 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 780AverageR15 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 412AverageR17 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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