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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R9 897

CPT — SHA
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Mon 16/1110:40 -
2 stops29h 40m
Mon 8/216:25 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 2/9R12 223
Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 5/1118:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 3/9R12 303
Thu 15/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 22/1018:50 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 31/8R14 391
Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 5/1123:35 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 3/9R14 741
Thu 1/1018:25 -
1 stop39h 05m
Wed 7/100:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 1/9R14 805
Thu 22/1010:40 -
2 stops37h 55m
Thu 5/1116:25 -
2 stops47h 00m
Deal found 1/9R15 729
Thu 10/1217:20 -
1 stop41h 50m
Mon 4/122:55 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 2/9R15 968
Thu 1/1010:40 -
2 stops37h 55m
Thu 8/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 1/9R16 574
Thu 22/1013:15 -
2 stops24h 40m
Thu 5/1118:10 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/9R18 885
Fri 16/1013:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
Fri 23/1017:30 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 2/9R19 554
Fri 2/1014:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Tue 13/1013:00 -
3 stops30h 25m
Deal found 4/9R21 498
Sat 24/107:00 -
2 stops23h 20m
Sun 25/1015:30 -
3 stops33h 05m
Deal found 31/8R23 602

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Round-trip from

R11 777

One-way from

R9 897

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R20 415
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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25/10-31/12
  • 25/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R41 489 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 460 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

12:35-22:50

3 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 897

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

0:10-17:45

3 stops59h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 267

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/2

13:50-9:25

2 stops25h 35m

R11 777

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

23:35-19:55

2 stops26h 20m

R14 741

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:50-21:50

3 stops50h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R15 044

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

R15 968

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

0:55-8:15

1 stop25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/2

9:55-14:35

2 stops58h 40m

R17 052

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

9:00-15:05

2 stops24h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/2

23:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R18 614

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-19:55

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

18:10-17:25

2 stops29h 15m

R18 885

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:15-23:25

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/10

17:30-16:40

2 stops29h 10m

R19 554

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 917). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 000). 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 R15 315 and R25 052 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 777 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 9–Feb 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 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, andTurkish Airlines 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
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 481 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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?

    Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Shanghai in just under 29h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 20m. 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 R7 858 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R8 952 and R11 705 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 242. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 183 while deals on Emirates start at R6 657 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 917). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 000). 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 858AverageR9 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 952AverageR11 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 705AverageR14 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 759AverageR15 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 211AverageR15 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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