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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R12 626

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PVG
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to China (CN0). 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 29 December 2024.

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R12 626
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Cape Town to China
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Best flights from Cape Town to China
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2024.

Sat 22/210:40CPT - PEK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/20:10PEK - CPT
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/12R12 626
Sat 22/213:40CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Sat 1/323:40PEK - CPT
1 stop42h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/12R17 083
Mon 3/28:50CPT - PEK
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/20:10PEK - CPT
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R17 120
Fri 28/214:40CPT - PVG
2 stops37h 25mLufthansa
Sat 8/31:55PVG - CPT
1 stop35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 28/12R24 468
Sat 22/215:20CPT - PEK
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/20:10PEK - CPT
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12R25 028
Fri 28/213:40CPT - PVG
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Sat 8/36:15PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 30mEmirates
Deal found 28/12R17 698
Fri 28/26:50CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/323:45PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R19 134
Fri 28/210:40CPT - PVG
3 stops32h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/316:05PVG - CPT
3 stops27h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/12R48 992
Mon 10/26:05CPT - SHA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/214:10SHA - CPT
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R24 431
Thu 27/223:00CPT - CAN
2 stops37h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 10/321:40CAN - CPT
2 stops30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/12R59 044
Fri 28/26:05CPT - CAN
2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 8/318:35CAN - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R87 988
Thu 27/217:15CPT - CAN
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/323:15CAN - CPT
1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/12R99 905

Find flights from Cape Town to China within your budget

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 29 December 2024.

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Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 28/2

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

R12 626

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sat 1/3

23:40-11:40

1 stop42h 00m

R17 083

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

8:50-17:10

2 stops26h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/2

0:10-22:30

2 stops28h 20m

R17 120

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

13:40-21:05

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/3

6:15-16:45

1 stop40h 30m

R17 698

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

6:50-14:20

2 stops25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/3

23:45-10:40

1 stop40h 55m

R19 134

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

6:05-10:25

2 stops22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/2

14:10-10:30

2 stops50h 20m

R24 431

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

14:40-10:05

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

R24 468

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

15:20-17:10

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 28/2

0:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

R25 028

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

10:40-1:05

3 stops32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/3

16:05-13:45

3 stops27h 40m

R48 992

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

23:00-18:35

2 stops37h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/3

21:40-21:40

2 stops30h 00m

R59 044

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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.
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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?

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 29 December 2024.

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 29 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines. 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
3 376 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 767 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Cape Town Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong, 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

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 29 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 343AverageR14 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 401AverageR15 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 566AverageR17 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 685AverageR18 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR19 363AverageR21 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR20 262AverageR23 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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