Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai

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?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai as of November 2026.

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.

R7 403 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai in 2026/27

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12:35 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:20 - 17:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 525Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

13:40 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:15 - 11:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 105Emirates

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

13:15 - 22:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:35 - 17:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 122Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 29 - Tue, May 18

18:30 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 11:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 538Emirates

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 22

12:35 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:35 - 19:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 336Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

16:35 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

7:45 - 23:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R17 251Turkish Airlines

Sun, May 2 - Thu, May 6

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

21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:20 - 9:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 285Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Sun, Feb 28

10:40 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m2 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

R17 301Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 15

15:10 - 16:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:30 - 13:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R18 865Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 16

13:50 - 16:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:30 - 13:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R18 865Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 16

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Feb 24

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

21h 55m

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PVG14:35Shanghai Pu Dong

Feb 28

PVG8:20Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m

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R17 285

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Feb 26

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

20h 05m

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Mar 16

PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R17 301

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Apr 12

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

30h 05m

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PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong

Apr 26

PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R19 264

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Nov 16

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 16

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R18 865

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 16

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R19 115

Ethiopian Air

Nov 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 16

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

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Thu 19/11

12:35-22:00

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

18:20-17:25

1 stop29h 05m

R13 525

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13:40-21:05

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Mon 7/12

6:15-11:35

1 stop35h 20m

R15 105

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Thu 29/4

13:15-22:35

1 stop27h 20m

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0:35-17:20

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R15 122

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CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Mon 7/12

18:30-21:05

1 stop20h 35m

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Tue 22/12

23:00-11:35

1 stop42h 35m

R15 538

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

12:35-22:00

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

23:35-19:55

2 stops26h 20m

R16 336

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/5

16:35-6:15

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

7:45-23:20

1 stop45h 35m

R17 251

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

10:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R17 285

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/2

10:40-12:45

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/3

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R17 301

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

15:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/12

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R18 865

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/12

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R18 865

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 593 to R14 806.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 242.

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 R12 227.

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 529 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 R12 377 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 403
Fastest flight time	20h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R7 403. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 525.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 20h 05m

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 05m 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?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai as of November 2026.
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.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 345	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 201	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 953	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 684 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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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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