What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to China?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to China

Which airlines fly to China?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R7 046 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to China in 2026/27

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10:40 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

16:25 - 9:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 732Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 28

6:00 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

54h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:40 - 22:05CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 978Kenya Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

15:30 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

34h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

0:15 - 14:05CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R13 027TAAG

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

12:35 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:25 - 17:25PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 109Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

54h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:40 - 13:35CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R13 142Kenya Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Dec 5

12:35 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 17:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 208Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

19:35 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

41h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:40 - 13:35CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R13 453Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 18

13:50 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Changsha Huanghua Intl

8:30 - 13:00CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 322Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

20:00 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:50 - 11:35PEK Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 551Emirates

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10

10:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

19h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

10:45 - 9:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 731Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 5

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12:35 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Ho Chi Minh City

0:55 - 17:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 812Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 26

12:35 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Ho Chi Minh City

2:30 - 10:30CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 00m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Doha Hamad Intl

R18 763Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 26

12:35 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:55 - 17:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 713Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 26

10:40 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

40h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

13:30 - 9:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 548Singapore Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 25

10:40 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

40h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

13:30 - 9:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 548Singapore Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 25

15:10 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:15 - 13:00CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R23 646Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 28

15:10 - 3:05CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

29h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:15 - 13:00CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R23 646Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 28

12:35 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:55 - 17:25CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 973Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 26

18:30 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:15 - 19:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R30 709Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 28

13:15 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:15 - 19:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R30 709Emirates

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 28

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Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to China

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Kenya Airways

Dec 1

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

54h 35m

3 stops

CAN18:35Guangzhou Baiyun

Dec 8

CAN21:40Guangzhou Baiyun

30h 25m

2 stops

CPT22:05Cape Town Intl

R12 978

Kenya Airways

Nov 19

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

54h 35m

3 stops

CAN18:35Guangzhou Baiyun

Dec 5

CAN21:40Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 55m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R13 142

Kenya Airways

Dec 3

CPT12:20Cape Town Intl

48h 15m

3 stops

CAN18:35Guangzhou Baiyun

Dec 10

CAN21:40Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 55m

3 stops

CPT23:35Cape Town Intl

R13 355

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to China

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 18

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

21h 55m

2 stops

PVG14:35Shanghai Pu Dong

Feb 28

PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R12 732

Singapore Airlines

Feb 19

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

19h 30m

2 stops

CAN12:10Guangzhou Baiyun

Mar 5

CAN10:45Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 40m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R15 731

Singapore Airlines

Nov 22

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

29h 40m

2 stops

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 16

PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R16 960

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R12 732

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/12

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R12 978

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

15:30-7:50

1 stop34h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 12/11

0:15-14:05

1 stop19h 50m

R13 027

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Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

CPTPKX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

12:35-14:45

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/11

1:25-17:25

1 stop22h 00m

R13 109

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/12

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R13 142

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R13 208

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/3

19:35-18:35

3 stops41h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 18/3

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R13 453

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

13:50-17:50

2 stops22h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 14/12

8:30-13:00

2 stops34h 30m

R14 322

Cape TownBeijing

CPT Cape Town Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

CPTPEK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

20:00-22:30

1 stop20h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/2

6:50-11:35

1 stop34h 45m

R14 551

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/2

10:40-12:10

2 stops19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/3

10:45-9:25

2 stops28h 40m

R15 731

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to China

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

If you are unable to visit China during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R14 158.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around R16 223 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Cape Town for as low as R12 536 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to China flight.

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Best price found	R7 046
Fastest flight time	20h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R7 046. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 732.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to China takes 20h 25m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to China. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to China.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to China as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to China

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 205	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 125	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R11 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 334 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R11 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,9 33 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 722	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to China from Cape Town with this policy.

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