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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R11 441

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 019

One-way from

R11 441

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 831
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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26/7
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 508 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 June 2025.

Mon 14/714:35CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/70:20PVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R15 019
Mon 14/713:05CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/77:15PVG - CPT
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R17 215
Mon 14/713:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 28/70:35PVG - CPT
2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R17 906
Mon 14/713:05CPT - PVG
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Tue 29/77:15PVG - CPT
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 10/6R18 225
Mon 14/76:05CPT - SHA
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/713:30SHA - CPT
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R20 686
Sun 5/1010:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/1016:50PVG - CPT
2 stops22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R25 079
Mon 14/710:40CPT - PVG
3 stops32h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 28/72:25PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/6R41 444
Sun 5/107:00CPT - PVG
2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 14/1011:00PVG - CPT
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6R70 065
Sun 5/1023:15CPT - PVG
1 stop28h 10mKLM
Tue 14/1011:15PVG - CPT
1 stop48h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/6R91 938

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

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Cape Town

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

14:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R15 019

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

13:05-15:30

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/7

7:15-9:45

2 stops32h 30m

R17 215

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:35-22:50

2 stops28h 15m

R17 906

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/7

7:15-11:35

1 stop34h 20m

R18 225

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

6:05-14:45

3 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/7

13:30-14:35

3 stops31h 05m

R20 686

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R25 079

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

10:40-1:20

3 stops32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

2:25-10:50

2 stops38h 25m

R41 444

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00-7:55

2 stops42h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

11:00-11:00

1 stop30h 00m

R70 065

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

23:15-9:25

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

11:15-5:55

1 stop48h 40m

R91 938

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

R11 441

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Deals found on 11/6

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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 9 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 R900). 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 12 June 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.

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 12 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 019 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at R15 249 and R15 851 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 R461 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, 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 R900). 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 988AverageR13 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 899AverageR14 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 226AverageR16 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 040AverageR18 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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