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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R16 077
One-way from	R9 825

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines
25/5-29/5
4 total stops
59h 35m total
Shanghai to Cape Town

23/5

23/5
3 total stops
29h 40m total
Shanghai to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Sun 25/50:35PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 29/510:40CPT - PVG

2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/3R16 077

Wed 28/513:25PVG - CPT

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/520:20CPT - PVG

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R21 382

Sat 10/513:20SHA - CPT

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/57:00CPT - SHA

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3R21 947

Sun 25/50:35PVG - CPT

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 29/513:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R22 074

Mon 26/516:10SHA - CPT

2 stops48h 40mXiamenAir

Thu 29/513:00CPT - SHA

2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 24/3R22 931

Wed 28/57:15PVG - CPT

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Thu 29/518:25CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R28 345

Wed 28/513:20SHA - CPT

2 stops27h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 29/513:00CPT - SHA

2 stops41h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/3R73 277

Best flights from Shanghai to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

Sun 25/50:35PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 29/510:40CPT - PVG

2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/3R16 077

Wed 28/513:25PVG - CPT

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/520:20CPT - PVG

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R21 382

Sun 25/50:35PVG - CPT

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 29/513:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R22 074

Mon 26/516:10SHA - CPT

2 stops48h 40mXiamenAir

Thu 29/513:00CPT - SHA

2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 24/3R22 931

Wed 28/57:15PVG - CPT

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Thu 29/518:25CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R28 345

Sat 10/513:20SHA - CPT

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/57:00CPT - SHA

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3R21 947

Wed 28/513:20SHA - CPT

2 stops27h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 29/513:00CPT - SHA

2 stops41h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/3R73 277

One-way flights from Shanghai to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

Fri 23/520:50PVG - CPT

3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R9 825

Thu 22/521:50SHA - CPT

3 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R10 025

Sat 24/50:35PVG - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/3R11 119

Thu 22/510:10SHA - CPT

2 stops54h 40mXiamenAir

Deal found 24/3R12 012

Thu 22/522:25PVG - CPT

1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 24/3R12 231

Wed 21/50:20PVG - CPT

1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R14 619

Wed 21/50:05PVG - CPT

1 stop41h 30mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R15 786

Thu 22/52:25PVG - CPT

3 stops42h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 24/3R20 561

Mon 26/522:30SHA - CPT

2 stops42h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/3R36 347

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

R16 077

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

13:25-12:40

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

20:20-11:05

2 stops32h 45m

R21 382

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/5

13:20-12:10

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

R21 947

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

0:35-22:50

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

R22 074

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/5

16:10-10:50

2 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-11:00

2 stops40h 00m

R22 931

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

7:15-11:35

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

R28 345

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/5

13:20-10:50

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-12:05

2 stops41h 05m

R73 277

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

20:50-20:30

3 stops29h 40m

R9 825

ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

21:50-17:10

3 stops49h 20m

R10 025

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/5

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

R11 119

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8,0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7,5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7,4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Shanghai?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Shanghai. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Cape Town round-trip from R16 077. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R22 074, and XiamenAir, from R22 931.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 119. XiamenAir flights start at R12 012 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R12 231 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 118	AverageR24 116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR23 225	AverageR30 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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