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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Cape Town according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai as of April 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 629 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai in 2026

Q: 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 R16 967 to R13 849. The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 177.

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19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R13 177Qatar Airways

Παρ, Μαϊ 15 - Σαβ, Μαϊ 30

19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R13 784Qatar Airways

Παρ, Μαϊ 22 - Πεμ, Μαϊ 28

19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R13 833Qatar Airways

Παρ, Μαϊ 22 - Πεμ, Μαϊ 28

19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R13 915Qatar Airways

Πεμ, Απρ 30 - Κυρ, Μαϊ 3

19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R14 014Qatar Airways

Πεμ, Απρ 30 - Κυρ, Μαϊ 3

19:30 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R14 260Qatar Airways

Πεμ, Απρ 30 - Σαβ, Μαϊ 2

13:50 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

45h 05m

3 stops

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R15 786Qatar Airways

Πεμ, Απρ 30 - Κυρ, Μαϊ 3

7:00 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

27h 55m

2 stops

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R15 835Multiple Airlines

Παρ, Μαϊ 15 - Σαβ, Μαϊ 30

13:50 - 16:55

CPT

PVG

45h 05m

3 stops

0:35 - 12:55

PVG

CPT

42h 20m

1 stop

R15 884Qatar Airways

Πεμ, Απρ 30 - Κυρ, Μαϊ 3

7:00 - 12:05

CPT

SHA

23h 05m

2 stops

21:30 - 11:30

SHA

CPT

44h 00m

2 stops

R30 029Multiple Airlines

Παρ, Μαϊ 15 - Κυρ, Μαϊ 31

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Qatar Airways

May 15

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:55Shanghai Pu Dong

May 30

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:55Cape Town Intl

R13 177

Qatar Airways

Apr 13

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

38h 50m

1 stop

PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Apr 27

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:55Cape Town Intl

R13 554

Qatar Airways

May 22

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:55Shanghai Pu Dong

May 28

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:55Cape Town Intl

R13 784

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Emirates

Sept 11

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

PVG15:30Shanghai Pu Dong

Sept 15

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 45m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

R16 655

Emirates

Sept 11

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Sept 15

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 20m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

R16 737

Emirates

Sept 11

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

Sept 15

PVG7:20Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R16 754

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Παρ 15/5

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Σαβ 30/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R13 177

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Παρ 22/5

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Πεμ 28/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R13 784

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Παρ 22/5

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Πεμ 28/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R13 833

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Πεμ 30/4

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Κυρ 3/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R13 915

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Πεμ 30/4

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Κυρ 3/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R14 014

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Πεμ 30/4

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Σαβ 2/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R14 260

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Πεμ 30/4

13:50-16:55

3 stops45h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Κυρ 3/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R15 786

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Παρ 15/5

7:00-16:55

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Σαβ 30/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R15 835

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Πεμ 30/4

13:50-16:55

3 stops45h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Κυρ 3/5

0:35-12:55

1 stop42h 20m

R15 884

Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Παρ 15/5

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Κυρ 31/5

21:30-11:30

2 stops44h 00m

R30 029

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of January, then departing from Cape Town during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 127.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 351 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 061 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 15m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 20h 15m

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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 15m 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 April 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
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 445	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 491 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 848	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 525	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 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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