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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R9 754

CPT — SHA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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 16/9R12 865
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 12/1118:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 16/9R12 881
Mon 2/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 12/1118:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 16/9R13 027
Tue 13/1013:15 -
1 stop26h 35m
Thu 29/1018:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 15/9R14 070
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 11/1118:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 16/9R14 167
Thu 15/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sun 8/1118:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 15/9R15 242
Tue 3/119:55 -
2 stops22h 45m
Thu 12/1118:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 15/9R15 486
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 11/1123:35 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 16/9R15 503
Sun 1/1119:25 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 12/1119:55 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 16/9R15 584
Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop41h 55m
Fri 11/129:55 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 15/9R15 649
Thu 24/1217:15 -
1 stop33h 00m
Sun 3/19:55 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 13/9R16 170
Sun 1/1112:35 -
2 stops25h 05m
Thu 12/1119:20 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 16/9R19 330

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Round-trip from

R12 865

One-way from

R9 754

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 649
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
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 988 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

19:30-16:20

1 stop38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 754
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

20:00-22:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 357

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

17:45-6:45

2 stops55h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 666

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:20-22:40

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 764

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:15-17:10

1 stop41h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 797

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

7:00-1:05

3 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 155

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-6:45

2 stops37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 383

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

5:45-20:05

3 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 757

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

19:00-15:20

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 774

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-18:35

3 stops49h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 822

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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 350). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 431). 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 686 and R20 860 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 865 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 87 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
1 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 602 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 662 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
4 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

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?

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 20h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 35m. 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 030 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R9 148 and R11 964 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 356. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 318 while deals on Emirates start at R6 803 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 350). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 431). 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 030AverageR9 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 148AverageR12 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 964AverageR14 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 037AverageR15 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 499AverageR15 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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