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Cheap flights from China to Cape Town from R11 749

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — CPT
maalis 9 — maalis 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 4 maaliskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 378

One-way from

R11 749
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 40m total
  • China to Cape Town
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • China to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from China to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 maaliskuu 2025.

to 17/410:10SHA - CPT
2 stops54h 40mXiamenAir
to 24/413:00CPT - SHA
2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/3R18 378
ti 29/418:45PEK - CPT
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
ti 6/515:20CPT - PEK
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R19 607
ma 28/40:10PEK - CPT
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
ti 6/513:50CPT - PEK
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R21 897
ti 29/47:25PEK - CPT
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
ti 6/515:20CPT - PEK
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/3R25 658
ma 28/40:05PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines
ti 6/510:40CPT - PEK
2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3R26 273
la 27/99:40PEK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mLufthansa
su 5/1015:20CPT - PEK
2 stops32h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3R39 791

Find flights from China to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Cape Town 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 4 maaliskuu 2025.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

to 17/4

10:10-10:50

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

to 24/4

13:00-11:00

2 stops40h 00m

R18 378

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

ti 29/4

18:45-17:20

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ti 6/5

15:20-10:55

2 stops37h 35m

R19 607

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

ma 28/4

0:10-14:35

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ti 6/5

13:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

R21 897

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

ti 29/4

7:25-11:35

1 stop34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

ti 6/5

15:20-22:20

2 stops49h 00m

R25 658

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

ma 28/4

0:05-9:25

2 stops39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ti 6/5

10:40-7:15

2 stops38h 35m

R26 273

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

to 24/4

18:10-10:50

2 stops46h 40m

R11 749

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

to 24/4

22:30-10:50

3 stops42h 20m

R13 127

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/3

Best time to book a flight from China to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from China to Cape Town

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

Find hourly flight availability from China to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 maaliskuu 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Cape Town as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 4 maaliskuu 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from China?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from China.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from China to Cape Town is Beijing Capital - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Guangzhou Baiyun - Cape Town Intl or Shenzhen - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Cape Town 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 China to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from China to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 2 airlines flying from China to Cape Town

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 952AverageR22 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR23 724AverageR31 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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