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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cape Town from R21 107

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CPT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R32 879
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 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 17 April 2025.

Mon 29/919:10PVG - CPT
2 stops44h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/1010:40CPT - PVG
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4R21 107
Sat 26/420:45PVG - CPT
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/513:05CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R24 679
Sun 28/90:20PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/1013:50CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R26 039
Sat 26/414:50SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/57:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R26 663
Sun 28/90:35PVG - CPT
2 stops25h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 14/1013:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R28 703
Sun 27/411:05PVG - CPT
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Wed 7/514:15CPT - PVG
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 16/4R32 879
Sun 27/47:15PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Wed 7/59:00CPT - PVG
2 stops31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/4R35 525
Sun 28/92:25PVG - CPT
3 stops37h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 14/1010:40CPT - PVG
3 stops32h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/4R53 646

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 17 April 2025.
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ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

11:05-13:55

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

14:15-15:05

2 stops42h 50m

R32 879

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

19:10-9:25

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

10:40-15:05

2 stops22h 25m

R33 182

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

7:15-16:50

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R35 525

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Deals found on 16/4

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 17 April 2025.

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

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 17 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

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
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

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.
Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
7 009 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 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 R32 879. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R33 182, and Emirates, from R35 525.

  • 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. 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 17 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 745AverageR25 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR24 076AverageR31 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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