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 - Guangzhou Baiyun 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 25% 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 197 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 959 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 338.

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?

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Round-trip from	R13 316
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 617

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9/6-18/6
2 total stops
59h 45m total
Cape Town to China

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Mon 9/613:00CPT - CAN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 18/61:35CAN - CPT

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

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Tue 9/910:40CPT - CAN

2 stops40h 45mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops52h 45mSingapore Airlines

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Mon 26/57:20CPT - CAN

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1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Fri 13/60:35PVG - CPT

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Deal found 20/4R16 514

Thu 24/710:40CPT - PVG

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2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 1/613:00CPT - PVG

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4R19 147

Tue 20/514:30CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 26/522:10CAN - CPT

3 stops48h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/4R20 520

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Mon 9/613:00CPT - CAN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 18/61:35CAN - CPT

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/4R13 316

Tue 9/910:40CPT - CAN

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Sat 20/910:40CAN - CPT

2 stops52h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/4R14 426

Mon 26/57:20CPT - CAN

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/619:30CAN - CPT

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4R15 667

Wed 30/414:35CPT - PVG

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 13/50:20PVG - CPT

1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/4R17 003

Sun 1/618:25CPT - PVG

1 stop39h 05mEmirates

Sat 14/67:15PVG - CPT

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Tue 20/514:30CPT - CAN

3 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 26/522:10CAN - CPT

3 stops48h 35mKenya Airways

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Sun 1/618:25CPT - PVG

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2 stops36h 35mSWISS

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Sun 1/613:00CPT - PVG

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Fri 13/60:35PVG - CPT

1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/4R16 514

Thu 24/710:40CPT - PVG

2 stops37h 55mSingapore Airlines

Wed 30/719:10PVG - CPT

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1 stop42h 10mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop43h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/4R34 213

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Thu 10/723:50PVG - CPT

2 stops45h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 19/4R35 642

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Thu 1/50:10PEK - CPT

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Fri 23/50:30CAN - CPT

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Deal found 20/4R28 119

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Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 18/6

1:35-10:50

1 stop39h 15m

R13 316

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

10:40-9:25

2 stops40h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 20/9

10:40-9:25

2 stops52h 45m

R14 426

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

7:20-14:05

2 stops24h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/6

19:30-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

R15 667

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/6

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R16 514

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

10:40-6:35

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

19:10-9:25

2 stops44h 15m

R17 022

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

13:05-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sat 20/9

7:25-11:35

1 stop34h 10m

R17 417

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:25-15:30

1 stop39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/6

7:15-16:50

1 stop39h 35m

R18 075

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

14:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 19/9

0:10-14:35

1 stop20h 25m

R18 564

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sat 20/9

16:35-9:25

2 stops46h 50m

R18 808

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 19/9

0:05-23:35

2 stops29h 30m

R19 034

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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

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 Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 582 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 555 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 - Guangzhou Baiyun 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	CheapestR10 607	AverageR14 629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 707	AverageR16 549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 938	AverageR17 169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 069	AverageR19 999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR19 528	AverageR22 016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR20 026	AverageR24 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 21 April 2025.

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