Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai (CPT - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$875	Qatar Airways 1 stop 40 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is currently $875
Cheapest one-way flight	$596	Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is currently $596
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,423	Qatar Airways 1 stop 39 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Shanghai is currently $1,423
Cheapest business class flights	$4,132	Ethiopian 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is currently $4,132

Fastest flight	18 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 18 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $820–1,600
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,500

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

27 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,108

Typical price: $960–1,700

15 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,482

Typical price: $1,400–3,600

11 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day
Emirates

from $1,067

Typical price: $1,050–1,850

10 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day
KLM

from $2,005

Typical price: $1,650–3,150

7 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day
Qatar Airways

from $875

Typical price: $990–1,950

7 weekly connecting flights

CPT - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $820 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $875. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $596.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,108, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,482, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,067, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $2,005, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 30.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $875, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Shanghai starts at $875 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $596 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

18 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 27 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai are:

Ethiopian offers 15 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Turkish Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Emirates offers 10 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
KLM offers 7 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $875. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $596.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,108, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,482, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1,067, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $2,005, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 30.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $875, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Shanghai.

There are 27 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Emirates connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Shanghai at price $1,423 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Shanghai.

There are 27 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Emirates connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Shanghai start at $4,132 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Shanghai start at $875 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Shanghai starts at $1,423 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Shanghai at price $1,423 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.