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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R6 920

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

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 5/1118:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 9/9R12 430
Tue 13/1013:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Sat 24/1018:50 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 6/9R15 169
Fri 25/913:15 -
1 stop26h 35m
Tue 13/1018:50 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/9R15 249
Thu 22/1015:20 -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 5/1123:35 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 7/9R15 585
Thu 10/1217:20 -
1 stop41h 50m
Mon 4/122:55 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 7/9R16 050
Sun 18/1016:35 -
1 stop31h 50m
Mon 2/119:55 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 5/9R16 082
Thu 10/918:25 -
1 stop21h 55m
Sat 10/107:20 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 7/9R16 162
Sat 26/913:15 -
1 stop26h 35m
Tue 13/1018:50 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/9R16 274
Thu 22/1013:15 -
2 stops24h 40m
Thu 5/1118:10 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 7/9R18 805
Sat 24/1020:00 -
3 stops32h 10m
Sat 31/1016:10 -
3 stops31h 50m
Deal found 9/9R20 999
Fri 23/106:05 -
2 stops27h 15m
Fri 30/1017:40 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 8/9R21 224
Tue 13/1013:15 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sat 24/1019:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 6/9R22 089

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

Round-trip from

R12 430

One-way from

R6 920

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R20 519
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R42 058 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 567 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:05-9:00

2 stops59h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 787
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

10:40-18:05

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 398

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

17:45-10:00

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 871

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:20-17:10

1 stop41h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/1

22:55-23:00

1 stop30h 05m

R16 050

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

10:40-6:35

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

16:25-9:25

2 stops47h 00m

R16 402

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

14:00-8:15

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/1

22:55-12:05

1 stop43h 10m

R16 979

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

18:30-21:05

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/3

23:00-11:40

1 stop42h 40m

R17 011

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/3

18:30-15:05

1 stop38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/3

23:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R17 011

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-22:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

6:15-11:40

1 stop35h 25m

R17 043

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

14:00-17:10

2 stops45h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/1

22:55-14:35

2 stops45h 40m

R17 492

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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 R10 972). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 082). 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 R14 544 and R25 180 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 430 on Qatar Airways (Oct 22–Nov 5).

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
1 599 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 599 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
4 474 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 27h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 12981 km.

  • 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 898 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R8 998 and R11 764 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 268. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 214 while deals on Emirates start at R6 691 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 R10 972). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 082). 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 898AverageR9 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 998AverageR11 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 764AverageR14 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 824AverageR15 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 278AverageR15 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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