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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R8 748

CPT — SHA
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 25m
Wed 25/1118:20 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 8/11R13 155
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 25m
Tue 24/1118:20 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 6/11R13 238
Sun 15/1119:25 -
1 stop20h 35m
Fri 4/1218:20 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 10/11R13 501
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 25m
Mon 30/1123:35 -
1 stop40h 55m
Deal found 10/11R14 685
Sun 29/1113:40 -
1 stop25h 25m
Wed 9/1223:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 9/11R14 931
Sun 15/1119:25 -
1 stop20h 35m
Fri 4/1223:35 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 10/11R16 000
Mon 9/1114:00 -
2 stops26h 00m
Tue 24/1123:35 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 6/11R16 148
Mon 16/1116:40 -
2 stops22h 25m
Mon 30/116:15 -
1 stop41h 45m
Deal found 10/11R17 036

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R13 665

One-way from

R8 748

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 942
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 935 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 748

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

6:05-9:15

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 100

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-22:00

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 100

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:30-9:15

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 675

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

13:40-21:05

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

23:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R14 931

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R17 053

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

6:05-15:05

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

23:00-16:45

1 stop23h 45m

R17 776

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/3

19:25-22:00

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/4

0:35-17:20

1 stop22h 45m

R18 713

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/5

16:35-6:15

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

7:45-14:35

2 stops60h 50m

R19 388

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

9:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

18:20-17:20

2 stops29h 00m

R19 569

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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

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 758). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 773). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Shanghai flights typically cost between R12 448 and R14 635 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 665 on Qatar Airways (Mar 7–Mar 20).

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 51 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
1 633 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 702 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 469 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 047 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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?

    Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 20h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 50m. 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 R8 108 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R9 237 and R12 082 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 42% 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 446. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 380 while deals on Emirates start at R6 870 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 758). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 773). 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 AirlinesCheapestR8 108AverageR9 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 237AverageR12 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 082AverageR14 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 049AverageR17 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 792AverageR16 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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