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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R6 730

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 14/5. 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 - 16:40
CPT
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PVG
39h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 17:30
PVG
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
R12 123Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:40
CPT
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PVG
39h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 17:30
PVG
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
R12 319Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:40
CPT
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PVG
39h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 17:30
PVG
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
R12 400Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:20
CPT
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PVG
21h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25
PVG
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CPT
29h 15m
1 stop
R12 580Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Mar 4
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:45
CPT
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PVG
30h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:20 - 9:25
PVG
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CPT
31h 05m
2 stops
R12 710Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Mar 4
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:55
CPT
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PVG
39h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:40 - 10:15
PVG
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R12 726Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 21
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:20
CPT
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PVG
21h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25
PVG
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CPT
29h 15m
1 stop
R13 101Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 21:15
CPT
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SHA
26h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 - 11:30
SHA
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CPT
32h 20m
2 stops
R18 250Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 - 20:25
CPT
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SHA
29h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:30
SHA
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CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
R18 527Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
XiamenAir Logo
13:15 - 8:50
CPT
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SHA
37h 35m
2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
18:10 - 10:15
SHA
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CPT
46h 05m
2 stops
R92 440XiamenAir
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12

Cathay Pacific flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Sept 2
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 11
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
R188 955
Cathay Pacific
Sept 2
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 12
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
R191 692
Cathay Pacific
Sept 2
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 15
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 40m
2 stops
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R241 619

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Shanghai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jun 1
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong
Jun 16
PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 123
Qatar Airways
Jun 1
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong
Jun 16
PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 319
Qatar Airways
Jun 1
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong
Jun 16
PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R12 400

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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 19 April 2026.
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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-16:40

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

18:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

R12 123

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-16:40

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

18:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

R12 319

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-16:40

1 stop39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

18:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

R12 400
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/3

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 580

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

10:40-22:45

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/3

8:20-9:25

2 stops31h 05m

R12 710

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-16:55

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

18:40-10:15

1 stop21h 35m

R12 726

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/3

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R13 101

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:15-21:15

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

9:10-11:30

2 stops32h 20m

R18 250

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

9:00-20:25

3 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

13:40-17:30

2 stops33h 50m

R18 527

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

13:15-8:50

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/9

18:10-10:15

2 stops46h 05m

R92 440

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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?

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 036.

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 286 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 977 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

Fastest flight time

20h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 20h 15m
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 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?

  • 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
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 379Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 499 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 765Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R12 931Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 004 reviews
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EmiratesPriceFrom R13 431Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 560 reviews
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Can I find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Cape Town and Shanghai by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 30.4 km from Shanghai
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