Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R12 170
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai are usually found in January or June, booked 68 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 12 December 2025.
Wed 17/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R18 086
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R18 492
Wed 17/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/114:00PVG - CPT
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R21 112
Wed 17/1213:40CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Fri 9/16:15PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/12R22 447
Wed 17/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 16/18:20PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R23 022
Wed 17/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/118:10PVG - CPT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R23 495
Wed 17/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/123:30PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R25 135
Mon 22/129:30CPT - PVG
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Thu 1/10:10PVG - CPT
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12R26 098
Wed 17/1212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/119:50SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R33 063
Wed 17/127:00CPT - SHA
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/116:35SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R33 620
Wed 17/1210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/116:25PVG - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/12R33 705
Wed 17/127:00CPT - SHA
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:35SHA - CPT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R37 136
Best flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Sat 14/315:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/323:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R12 914
Wed 25/29:00CPT - PVG
2 stops45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/38:20PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 973
Thu 22/112:35CPT - SHA
2 stops40h 05mXiamenAir
Thu 29/112:10SHA - CPT
2 stops52h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/12R16 379
Sat 24/115:25CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/115:00SHA - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R20 284
Sun 15/315:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/323:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R12 914
Sat 14/315:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/30:20PVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R13 151
Fri 27/210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/316:25PVG - CPT
2 stops48h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 973
Wed 25/29:00CPT - PVG
2 stops45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/316:25PVG - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 973
Fri 13/314:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/323:30PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R15 855
Wed 25/29:00CPT - PVG
2 stops45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 6/30:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 973
Wed 29/410:40CPT - PVG
2 stops22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/516:50PVG - CPT
2 stops48h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 058
Fri 13/312:35CPT - SHA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:10SHA - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R23 090
Thu 26/210:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/316:25PVG - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R16 295
Fri 13/39:00CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/30:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R16 497
Fri 1/515:20CPT - SHA
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/513:20SHA - CPT
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R26 267
Thu 26/27:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/313:35SHA - CPT
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R26 284
Sun 15/318:25CPT - SHA
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/316:35SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R29 361
Mon 22/1218:45CPT - SHA
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/121:30SHA - CPT
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R38 641
Wed 25/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops44h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/322:30SHA - CPT
2 stops42h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12R137 169
Wed 25/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops44h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/313:35SHA - CPT
2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12R137 169
Wed 25/212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops44h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/322:30SHA - CPT
2 stops42h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12R137 169
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R18 086
Wed 17/1212:35CPT - SHA
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/119:50SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R33 063
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R18 492
Tue 20/115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R12 610
Tue 20/19:00CPT - PVG
2 stops24h 05mEmirates
Sat 24/16:15PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 9/12R18 779
Tue 20/19:00CPT - PVG
2 stops45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 24/113:50PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/12R19 456
Thu 22/113:50CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R12 170
Thu 22/112:35CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 29/123:35PVG - CPT
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12R12 999
Thu 22/110:40CPT - PVG
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 28/10:10PVG - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12R14 148
Thu 22/17:00CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/123:35PVG - CPT
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 568
Thu 22/112:35CPT - SHA
2 stops40h 05mXiamenAir
Thu 29/112:10SHA - CPT
2 stops52h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/12R16 379
Sat 24/115:25CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/115:00SHA - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R20 284
Find 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 12 December 2025.
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Fly from
Cape Town
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Shanghai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/3
15:25-16:15
1 stop18h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 25/3
23:30-13:00
1 stop19h 30m
R12 914
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/3
15:25-16:15
1 stop18h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 25/3
23:30-13:00
1 stop19h 30m
R12 914
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/3
15:25-16:15
1 stop18h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 28/3
0:20-13:00
1 stop18h 40m
R13 151
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
14:35-16:15
1 stop19h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 22/3
23:30-13:45
1 stop20h 15m
R15 855
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/2
9:00-12:45
2 stops45h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 11/3
8:20-9:25
2 stops31h 05m
R15 973
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/2
10:40-12:45
2 stops20h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 8/3
16:25-11:10
2 stops48h 45m
R15 973
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/2
9:00-12:45
2 stops45h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 9/3
16:25-9:25
2 stops23h 00m
R15 973
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/2
9:00-12:45
2 stops45h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 6/3
0:10-9:25
2 stops39h 15m
R15 973
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Wed 29/4
10:40-15:05
2 stops22h 25m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 3/5
16:50-11:10
2 stops48h 20m
R16 058
Cape TownShanghai
CPT - PVG
CPTPVG
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/2
10:40-12:45
2 stops20h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 11/3
16:25-9:25
2 stops23h 00m
R16 295
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is 68 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 449). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 232). 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 12 December 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.
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 12 December 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.
A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
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, Singapore Airlines, and XiamenAir can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 55m. 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 698 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R12 143 and R13 533 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 R6 435. Singapore Airlines flights start at R6 802 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R8 171 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 Johannesburg most of the time.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?
Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 25,0 km, 21,6 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 R453 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 Singapore.
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 449). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 232). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Shanghai. 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 12 December 2025.
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