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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China from R15 603

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SHA
Apr 15 — Apr 221
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai are usually found in March or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 309
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Thu 15/513:50CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/50:20PVG - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R15 603
Sun 7/910:40CPT - PVG
2 stops25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/98:05PVG - CPT
2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4R17 762
Thu 15/513:05CPT - PVG
1 stop20h 25mEmirates
Wed 28/57:15PVG - CPT
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 9/4R18 371
Sun 7/913:00CPT - PVG
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 20/90:35PVG - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R18 390
Thu 15/513:50CPT - PVG
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/520:45PVG - CPT
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R19 666
Thu 15/57:00CPT - SHA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/514:50SHA - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R27 379
Mon 8/915:20CPT - PVG
2 stops36h 05mKLM
Sat 20/911:15PVG - CPT
2 stops52h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/4R34 837
Sun 7/910:40CPT - PVG
3 stops32h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 20/92:25PVG - CPT
3 stops37h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/4R48 262
Wed 10/915:20CPT - PVG
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Sun 28/910:10PVG - CPT
1 stop27h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/4R49 008
Mon 8/918:55CPT - PVG
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 18/911:00PVG - CPT
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/4R60 077
Mon 8/915:20CPT - PVG
2 stops41h 45mLufthansa
Wed 24/923:50PVG - CPT
1 stop39h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/4R90 204
Sun 7/913:00CPT - SHA
2 stops25h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/913:20SHA - CPT
2 stops27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/4R93 246

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/5

0:20-13:45

1 stop19h 25m

R15 603

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

10:40-18:05

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/9

8:05-9:25

2 stops31h 20m

R17 762

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:05-15:30

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

7:15-11:35

1 stop34h 20m

R18 371

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/9

0:35-10:50

1 stop40h 15m

R18 390

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

20:45-10:50

2 stops44h 05m

R19 666

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/5

14:50-10:50

2 stops26h 00m

R27 379

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

15:20-9:25

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/9

11:15-9:45

2 stops52h 30m

R34 837

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

10:40-1:20

3 stops32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/9

2:25-9:25

3 stops37h 00m

R48 262

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

15:20-7:40

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/9

10:10-7:10

1 stop27h 00m

R49 008

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

18:55-7:55

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/9

11:00-14:35

2 stops33h 35m

R60 077

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai 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 PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 10 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
843 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 574 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Shanghai is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 603 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Emirates, starting at R17 762 and R18 371 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Johannesburg most of the time. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R447 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Shanghai flights?

    Cape Town to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Doha. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Shanghai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai (average of R654). Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Shanghai. 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 10 April 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 068AverageR15 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 186AverageR16 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 062AverageR18 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 361AverageR20 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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