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Cheap flights from Cape Town to China from R10 502

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PVG
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 973

One-way from

R10 502

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 207
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Cape Town to China
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9/4
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • Cape Town to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 306 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 4 March 2025.

Mon 2/610:40CPT - PEK
2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/68:55PEK - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 973
Wed 3/910:40CPT - PVG
2 stops20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/100:35PVG - CPT
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3R12 233
Thu 6/313:50CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/323:30PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R14 635
Tue 9/913:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 20/100:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R15 082
Mon 2/614:35CPT - PEK
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/60:10PEK - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R15 399
Wed 3/98:50CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/100:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R17 577
Mon 24/318:25CPT - CAN
1 stop21h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/30:15CAN - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 3/3R17 596
Mon 17/313:40CPT - PEK
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Thu 20/323:40PEK - CPT
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/3R17 689
Mon 17/313:40CPT - PEK
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/323:40PEK - CPT
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R18 285
Mon 24/314:30CPT - CAN
3 stops22h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 31/322:10CAN - CPT
2 stops30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/3R18 341
Thu 6/36:40CPT - PVG
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Tue 18/30:10PVG - CPT
1 stop37h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3R18 396
Mon 24/313:40CPT - CAN
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/30:15CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R18 992

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 4 March 2025.

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Cape Town

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

10:40-22:45

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

R13 350

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

10:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/3

16:40-9:25

2 stops46h 45m

R16 386

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

14:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

0:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

R16 590

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

18:25-21:45

1 stop21h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 30/3

0:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

R17 596

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/3

23:40-16:45

1 stop23h 05m

R17 689

Cape TownBeijing

CPT - PEK

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

13:40-22:30

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/3

23:40-22:45

2 stops29h 05m

R18 285

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

18:10-13:20

2 stops37h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 30/3

1:35-22:50

2 stops27h 15m

R18 341

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

13:05-15:30

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/7

7:15-11:35

1 stop34h 20m

R19 700

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

9:00-16:20

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R19 923

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

9:00-16:20

2 stops49h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/7

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R20 314

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to China

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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 4 March 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 4 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to China, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. 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
3 234 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 795 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 - Guangzhou Baiyun or Cape Town Intl - Beijing Capital, 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

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 4 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 414AverageR14 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 468AverageR15 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 646AverageR16 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 898AverageR19 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR19 332AverageR21 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR20 230AverageR23 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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