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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R12 473

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Mar 3 — Mar 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 February 2026.

Sun 10/513:00
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/60:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R12 473
Fri 27/218:55
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/323:35
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R13 662
Tue 10/313:50
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/60:20
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R13 983
Mon 11/515:25
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/60:20
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R14 000
Mon 11/515:25
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 13/60:20
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R14 225
Sun 10/510:40
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 10/68:05
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops31h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R14 353
Fri 5/610:40
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/619:10
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops20h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 916
Sat 7/310:40
CPT
-
PVG
2 stops29h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 11/60:35
PVG
-
CPT
2 stops38h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 543
Sat 7/315:25
CPT
-
PVG
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/60:20
PVG
-
CPT
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R15 719
Tue 17/312:35
CPT
-
SHA
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:00
SHA
-
CPT
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R17 439
Sun 10/56:05
CPT
-
SHA
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/613:20
SHA
-
CPT
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R24 833
Fri 27/218:25
CPT
-
SHA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/322:30
SHA
-
CPT
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R29 606

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 1 February 2026.

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R12 473

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 923
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R13 983

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-15:45

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R14 000

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-15:45

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R14 000

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-15:45

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R14 225

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

10:40-6:35

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R14 916

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

0:35-19:55

2 stops25h 20m

R15 462

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R16 025

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-22:20

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

0:05-11:30

1 stop41h 25m

R16 089

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

0:35-17:20

1 stop22h 45m

R16 266

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:35-23:50

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

11:00-15:15

3 stops34h 15m

R17 439

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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 30 January 2026.

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 R8 985). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 533). 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 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 1 February 2026.
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
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 Singapore Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 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 213 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R11 584 and R12 868 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 35% 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 118. Singapore Airlines flights start at R6 468 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R7 770 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R8 985). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 533). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

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 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 213AverageR12 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 921AverageR13 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 868AverageR15 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EmiratesCheapestR13 450AverageR16 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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