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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R11 963

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai departing on 19/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 17:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 661Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 17:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 742Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 17:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 775Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 16:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
24h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 17:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 355Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 534Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 22:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 10:15PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Doha Hamad Intl
R15 713Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 11:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 303Emirates
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 22:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 303Emirates
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 466Singapore Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 16:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R80 754Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG21:50Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 8
PVG18:50Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 661
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG21:50Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 8
PVG18:50Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 742
Qatar Airways
Sept 24
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 8
PVG18:50Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 775

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Sept 30
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
20h 45m
2 stops
PVG13:25Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 22
PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 35m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R15 534
Singapore Airlines
Sept 25
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 8
PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 35m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R17 466
Singapore Airlines
Sept 11
CPT9:00Cape Town Intl
48h 05m
2 stops
PVG15:05Shanghai Pu Dong
Sept 20
PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong
48h 20m
2 stops
CPT11:10Cape Town Intl
R19 235

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

19:30-21:50

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop28h 40m

R12 661

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

19:30-21:50

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop28h 40m

R12 742

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop28h 40m

R12 775

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

9:55-16:20

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop28h 40m

R15 355

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R15 534

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

23:55-10:15

2 stops40h 20m

R15 713

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

20:00-21:05

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/10

23:00-11:40

1 stop42h 40m

R17 303

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/10

23:00-16:45

1 stop23h 45m

R17 303

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

10:40-22:45

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R17 466
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:10-16:10

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/9

0:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

R80 754

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 485 to R18 829.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 661.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of May, then departing from Cape Town during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 557.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around R14 334 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Cape Town for as low as R11 233 on momondo.

Cheap Cape Town to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 20h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Shanghai by plane?

    A flight from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai will travel around 12968,7 km. 20h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

    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 Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. 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 Shanghai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 304Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 583 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 029Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 740 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R12 995Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 021 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 591Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 648 reviews
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Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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