Cheap flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Cape Town and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $672
Ethiopian, China Eastern 2 stops 30 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Cape Town is currently $672
Fastest flight 18 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Shanghai to Cape Town takes 18 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Cape Town

  • Singapore Airlines
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every day
  • Emirates
    Typical price: $1,350–2,500
    14 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every day
  • Ethiopian
    Typical price: $1,450–2,400
    14 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    Typical price: $1,600–3,550
    11 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every day
  • KLM
    Typical price: $2,050–3,300
    9 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    Typical price: $1,250–2,450
    7 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CPT Every day

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Cape Town

The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, China Eastern from $672.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $672 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
    18 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Cape Town.
    Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town.
    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 Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai to Cape Town.

    In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town are:
    • Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
    • Ethiopian offers 14 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
    • Turkish Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
    • KLM offers 9 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
    • Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Cape Town.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, China Eastern from $672.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Cape Town.
      • There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 14 Ethiopian connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 9 KLM connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
      • There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai and Cape Town at price $1,768 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Cape Town.
      • There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 14 Ethiopian connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 9 KLM connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
      • There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai to Cape Town.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Shanghai to Cape Town, 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 Shanghai and Cape Town starts at $1,768 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Emirates.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Cape Town at price $1,768 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town, 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.

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