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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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 41% 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.

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 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai as of September 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.

R6 958 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai in 2026

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13:15 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 499Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5

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

27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 10:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 789Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

12:35 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 10:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 820Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 9

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

27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:10 - 12:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 286Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

15:20 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

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

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 866Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5

12:35 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

26h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 995Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 9

18:30 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 11:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 784Emirates

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Dec 25

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

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 11:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 106Emirates

Mon, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 25

13:50 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:20 - 14:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R73 305Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 23

13:50 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R73 305Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 25

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Emirates flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Emirates

Nov 15

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

38h 35m

1 stop

PVG15:05Shanghai Pu Dong

Dec 25

PVG23:00Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

R16 784

Emirates

Mar 7

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

Mar 25

PVG23:00Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R17 106

Emirates

Mar 12

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

PVG21:05Shanghai Pu Dong

Mar 25

PVG23:00Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 45m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R17 493

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 10

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

PVG8:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 4

PVG9:55Shanghai Pu Dong

43h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R16 140

Turkish Airlines

Dec 10

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

36h 15m

2 stops

PVG8:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 4

PVG23:05Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 55m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 042

Turkish Airlines

Dec 10

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

45h 10m

2 stops

PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 4

PVG22:55Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 058

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CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 499

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R12 789

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R13 820

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

18:10-12:40

2 stops24h 30m

R15 286

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

15:20-22:40

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R15 866

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

23:35-19:55

2 stops26h 20m

R15 995

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:30-15:05

1 stop38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 25/12

23:00-11:40

1 stop42h 40m

R16 784

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

18:30-21:05

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/3

23:00-11:40

1 stop42h 40m

R17 106

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:50-16:10

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

0:20-14:10

1 stop19h 50m

R73 305

Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:50-16:10

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/10

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R73 305

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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 R12 548 to R20 634.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 499.

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 291.

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 R13 906 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 984 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 958
Fastest flight time	27h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R6 958. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 499.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 27h 10m

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. 27h 10m 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 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai as of September 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.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R7 942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 048	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 600 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 835	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 896	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 352	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 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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