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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R17 143

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Mrz 19 — Mrz 261
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai are usually found in June or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 14 März 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R13 916
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3-5/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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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 14 März 2025.

Mi 26/36:05CPT - PVG
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Sa 5/40:35PVG - CPT
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R17 143
Sa 21/613:50CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air
Fr 18/70:20PVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R20 480
Mi 26/38:05CPT - PVG
2 stops29h 00mKLM
So 6/421:30PVG - CPT
2 stops53h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/3R20 664
Mi 26/313:40CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
So 6/47:15PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R21 342
Sa 21/618:25CPT - PVG
1 stop39h 05mEmirates
Sa 19/77:15PVG - CPT
2 stops42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R22 387
Do 27/312:35CPT - SHA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mi 2/412:35SHA - CPT
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R27 998
Mi 26/314:35CPT - PVG
3 stops28h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sa 5/42:25PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/3R79 336
Di 29/418:05CPT - PVG
1 stop39h 00mLufthansa
Fr 2/523:50PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 13/3R135 919

Find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 März 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mi 26/3

6:05-14:20

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sa 5/4

0:35-17:15

1 stop22h 40m

R17 143

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sa 21/6

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fr 18/7

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R20 480

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mi 26/3

8:05-19:05

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

So 6/4

21:30-21:10

2 stops53h 40m

R20 664

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mi 26/3

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

So 6/4

7:15-8:15

2 stops31h 00m

R21 342

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sa 21/6

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sa 19/7

7:15-19:55

2 stops42h 40m

R22 387

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Do 27/3

12:35-20:20

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mi 2/4

12:35-10:50

2 stops28h 15m

R27 998

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mi 26/3

14:35-1:05

3 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sa 5/4

2:25-10:50

2 stops38h 25m

R79 336

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Di 29/4

18:05-15:05

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fr 2/5

23:50-9:30

1 stop39h 40m

R135 919

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Deals found on 14/3

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 March 2025.

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.

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 R654). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 März 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 14 März 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines
7,3
Good
251 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Shanghai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 143 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and KLM, starting at R20 480 and R20 664 round-trip.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Johannesburg most of the time. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R380 per day.

  • 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 Doha. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Shanghai flights.

  • 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 R654). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 14 März 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 340AverageR13 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 319AverageR14 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 267AverageR16 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 731AverageR18 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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