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

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong, Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Cape Town to China.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to China?

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to China, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to China?

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to China at least 35 days early can save you up to 41% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to China for as little as R15 054 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R24 835 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to China?

Flights from Cape Town to China lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to China in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 185.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to China?

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to China. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R19 453+ Flights from Cape Town to China

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Round-trip from	R13 806
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 221

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16/4-21/4
2 total stops
79h 30m total
Cape Town to China

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Deal found 29/1R13 936

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2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/1R14 383

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1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 29/1R15 483

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ti 10/613:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

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to 6/312:35CPT - CAN

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

ma 10/318:35CAN - CPT

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/1R16 936

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2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines

ti 22/70:05PEK - CPT

2 stops39h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/1R17 513

ti 10/616:35CPT - PVG

1 stop42h 10mTurkish Airlines

ke 30/722:25PVG - CPT

1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/1R18 240

ke 16/418:25CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 05mEmirates

ti 22/47:15PVG - CPT

1 stop39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/1R18 408

ti 15/417:35CPT - PEK

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

ke 23/77:25PEK - CPT

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/1R18 948

la 12/413:05CPT - PEK

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

la 26/77:25PEK - CPT

2 stops61h 10mEmirates

Deal found 29/1R19 507

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ke 16/419:15CPT - PVG

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ma 21/40:35PVG - CPT

1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/1R13 806

to 6/310:55CPT - CAN

2 stops19h 15mSingapore Airlines

su 9/32:20CAN - CPT

2 stops37h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/1R13 936

ti 15/413:50CPT - PEK

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ti 22/70:10PEK - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/1R15 483

ti 10/613:00CPT - PVG

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/1R15 930

ti 10/616:35CPT - PVG

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ke 30/722:25PVG - CPT

1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/1R18 240

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ti 22/47:15PVG - CPT

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Deal found 29/1R18 408

to 6/323:00CPT - CAN

2 stops37h 35mKenya Airways

ma 10/321:40CAN - CPT

3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/1R19 060

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Deal found 29/1R14 383

ti 17/613:50CPT - PVG

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Deal found 29/1R15 483

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Deal found 29/1R16 936

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

ke 16/4

19:15-16:30

1 stop39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ma 21/4

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R13 806

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

to 6/3

10:55-12:10

2 stops19h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

su 9/3

2:20-9:25

2 stops37h 05m

R13 936

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

pe 11/4

10:40-22:45

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

to 17/4

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

R14 383

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

ti 15/4

13:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

ti 22/7

0:10-13:45

1 stop19h 35m

R15 483

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

ti 17/6

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ma 4/8

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R15 483

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

ti 10/6

13:00-16:30

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ti 29/7

0:35-22:50

2 stops28h 15m

R15 930

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

to 6/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

ma 10/3

18:35-10:40

1 stop22h 05m

R16 936

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

ti 15/4

10:40-7:15

2 stops38h 35m

Beijing Capital

ti 22/7

0:05-9:25

2 stops39h 20m

R17 513

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

ti 10/6

16:35-16:45

1 stop42h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ke 30/7

22:25-11:50

1 stop43h 25m

R18 240

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

ke 16/4

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ti 22/4

7:15-16:50

1 stop39h 35m

R18 408

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Cape Town 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.

Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 CN?

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

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 318 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 335 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 723 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 478 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 331 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to China?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to China. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to China?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong, Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Cape Town to China.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to China 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 China?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to China (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of R912). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to China

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 150	AverageR14 400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 496	AverageR15 603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 553	AverageR17 074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 650	AverageR19 126	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR19 344	AverageR21 730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR20 242	AverageR23 838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Find flights from Cape Town to China within your budget

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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

Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to China?

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Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 tammikuu 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to China?

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