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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R7 881

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai are usually found in June or March, booked 85 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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 492

One-way from

R7 881

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R16 972
4/8-8/10
  • 4/8-8/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 501 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

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 9 July 2025.

Mon 4/813:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/100:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R16 492
Tue 11/1110:40CPT - PVG
2 stops21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 15/118:20PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7R16 652
Tue 11/1115:25CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1123:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R17 275
Mon 4/813:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 8/100:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R17 648
Wed 5/1113:40CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Sun 9/116:15PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/7R17 968
Wed 10/129:30CPT - PVG
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Tue 6/11:55PVG - CPT
2 stops41h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/7R24 177
Mon 4/820:25CPT - SHA
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1013:20SHA - CPT
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R25 618
Tue 11/1110:40CPT - PVG
3 stops32h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 15/1116:05PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/7R35 243

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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 9 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

0:35-20:30

2 stops25h 55m

R16 492

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R16 652

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:25-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R17 275

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R17 648

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

6:15-11:40

1 stop35h 25m

R17 968

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

9:30-16:50

1 stop25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/1

1:55-13:25

2 stops41h 30m

R24 177

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

20:25-12:05

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

13:20-12:40

2 stops29h 20m

R25 618

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40-1:05

3 stops32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

16:05-17:25

2 stops31h 20m

R35 243

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

18:55-14:20

1 stop37h 25m

R7 881

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

9:00-12:45

2 stops45h 45m

R9 109

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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

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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is 83 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R669). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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 SHA?

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 9 July 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?

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 9 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R16 652 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R17 275 and R17 648 round-trip.

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

  • 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 R391 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R669). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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 9 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 067AverageR13 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 781AverageR14 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 290AverageR16 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 187AverageR18 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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