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

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital 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 61 days early can save you up to 26% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to China for as little as R14 850 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 R23 636 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 057.

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.

R20 284+ Flights from Cape Town to China

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Round-trip from	R11 597
One-way from	R9 649
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 048

Singapore Airlines
16/5-23/5
2 total stops
69h 05m total
Cape Town to China

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Qatar Airways
16/5
1 total stop
19h 05m total
Cape Town to China

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 146 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 874 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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

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Fri 16/510:40CPT - PEK

1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 23/58:55PEK - CPT

1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4R11 597

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

Sat 17/515:20CPT - PEK

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Sat 24/57:25PEK - CPT

1 stop39h 25mEmirates

Deal found 2/4R19 353

Sat 7/610:40CPT - CAN

2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 15/613:25CAN - CPT

2 stops26h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4R14 134

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

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to China. Data last updated 2 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 11/414:35CPT - CAN

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/47:45CAN - CPT

1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4R24 481

Fri 11/413:00CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 19/419:05CAN - CPT

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/4R30 142

Sat 12/410:40CPT - CAN

2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 18/41:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4R22 974

Sat 12/413:50CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 19/47:45CAN - CPT

1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/4R29 260

Fri 16/510:40CPT - PEK

1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 23/58:55PEK - CPT

1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4R11 597

Fri 16/510:40CPT - CAN

2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 22/51:20CAN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4R14 538

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

Fri 16/513:00CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 23/519:05CAN - CPT

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/4R18 012

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

One-way flights from Cape Town to China
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

Fri 16/513:00CPT - CAN

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/4R9 649

Fri 16/56:00CPT - CAN

3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4R9 686

Tue 17/616:35CPT - PEK

1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3R10 495

Tue 17/67:00CPT - PEK

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R10 513

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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

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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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?

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 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 193 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 540 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 750 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Malaysia Airlines

7,3

Good

252 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Check prices

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

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 - Guangzhou Baiyun or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital 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 365	AverageR14 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 348	AverageR15 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 618	AverageR16 771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 680	AverageR19 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR19 082	AverageR20 536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR19 969	AverageR23 516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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.

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