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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R9 043

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PVG
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to China flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 597

One-way from

R9 649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 048
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Cape Town to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Cape Town to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 146 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 874 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to China

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Fri 16/510:40CPT - PEK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/58:55PEK - CPT
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4R11 597
Sat 7/610:40CPT - CAN
2 stops19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/61:20CAN - CPT
2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4R14 134
Fri 16/514:35CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/50:10PEK - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R15 898
Fri 16/55:45CPT - PEK
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/50:10PEK - CPT
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R17 571
Sat 7/613:00CPT - CAN
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 15/619:30CAN - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R17 957
Fri 16/56:05CPT - SHA
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/515:35SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 600
Fri 16/59:25CPT - CAN
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/519:05CAN - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 600
Fri 16/515:20CPT - CAN
2 stops48h 40mEmirates
Thu 22/50:15CAN - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 1/4R23 654
Sat 12/413:50CPT - CAN
1 stop19h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 19/47:45CAN - CPT
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R29 260
Sat 7/610:40CPT - CAN
3 stops24h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 15/612:45CAN - CPT
3 stops26h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/4R69 180

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to China 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 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

10:40-7:15

1 stop38h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/5

8:55-9:25

1 stop30h 30m

R11 597

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

10:40-12:10

2 stops19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 14/6

1:20-9:25

2 stops38h 05m

R14 134

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

14:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/5

0:10-13:45

1 stop19h 35m

R15 898

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

5:45-17:20

2 stops29h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/5

0:10-8:15

2 stops38h 05m

R17 571

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

13:00-14:05

1 stop19h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 15/6

19:30-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

R17 957

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

6:05-14:25

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/5

15:35-12:40

2 stops27h 05m

R18 600

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

9:25-15:30

2 stops24h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 23/5

19:05-10:50

1 stop21h 45m

R18 600

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

15:20-22:20

2 stops25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/5

7:25-16:50

1 stop39h 25m

R19 353

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

15:20-22:00

2 stops48h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/5

0:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

R23 654

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

13:50-14:55

1 stop19h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 19/4

7:45-13:00

1 stop35h 15m

R29 260

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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
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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?

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 2 April 2025.

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

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 2 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. 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.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to China. 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 2 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 365AverageR14 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 348AverageR15 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 618AverageR16 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 680AverageR19 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR19 082AverageR20 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 969AverageR23 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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