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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R12 223

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:25 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 223Singapore Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 302Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 22:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 19:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 740Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
50h 00m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 10:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 043Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
41h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:55 - 23:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R15 967Turkish Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 4
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 22:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 11:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 589Emirates
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 1
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 22:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 18:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 955Emirates
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 19:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 17:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R18 884Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5
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
16:25 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 501Singapore Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2
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
8:20 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 549Singapore Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Dec 10
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
41h 50m
1 stop
PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong
Jan 4
PVG22:55Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 05m
1 stop
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
R15 967
Turkish Airlines
Oct 18
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
PVG6:25Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 1
PVG9:55Shanghai Pu Dong
43h 05m
1 stop
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
R15 999
Turkish Airlines
Dec 10
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
41h 50m
1 stop
PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong
Jan 9
PVG22:55Shanghai Pu Dong
45h 40m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R16 812

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flight tickets
Emirates
Oct 17
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 1
PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong
35h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
R16 589
Emirates
Oct 16
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong
Nov 1
PVG6:15Shanghai Pu Dong
35h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
R16 955
Emirates
Oct 17
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG23:00Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 45m
1 stop
CPT16:45Cape Town Intl
R17 720

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/2

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R12 223

Cape TownShanghai

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 302

Cape TownShanghai

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

23:35-19:55

2 stops26h 20m

R14 740

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:50-21:50

3 stops50h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R15 043

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:20-17:10

1 stop41h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/1

22:55-23:00

1 stop30h 05m

R15 967

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

6:15-11:40

1 stop35h 25m

R16 589

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

20:00-22:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/11

23:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R16 955

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-19:55

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

18:10-17:25

2 stops29h 15m

R18 884
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/11

16:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

R22 501

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

10:40-22:45

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R22 549

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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 R14 469 to R25 051.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 223.

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 171.

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 758 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 856 on momondo.

Cheap Cape Town to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai

Best price found

R21 768

Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R21 768. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 223.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 21h 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. 21h 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?

  • 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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Rating
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R7 857Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 477 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R8 952Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 596 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 704Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 733 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R12 758Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 040 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 210Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 653 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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