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

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers 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 44% 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 February 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 021 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R12 829 to R14 233. The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 105.

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13:50 - 15:45

CPT

PVG

19h 55m

1 stop

0:20 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

18h 40m

1 stop

R14 105Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8

13:40 - 15:05

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PVG

19h 25m

1 stop

0:05 - 16:40

PVG

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

R15 637Emirates

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

13:15 - 15:30

CPT

PVG

20h 15m

1 stop

7:20 - 16:40

PVG

CPT

39h 20m

1 stop

R16 132Emirates

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

13:40 - 15:05

CPT

PVG

19h 25m

1 stop

7:20 - 11:30

PVG

CPT

34h 10m

1 stop

R16 291Emirates

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 31

13:15 - 22:20

CPT

PVG

27h 05m

1 stop

0:05 - 16:40

PVG

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

R16 323Emirates

Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8

19:50 - 11:55

CPT

SHA

34h 05m

2 stops

17:40 - 14:35

SHA

CPT

26h 55m

2 stops

R16 530Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17

9:00 - 15:05

CPT

PVG

48h 05m

2 stops

16:50 - 9:25

PVG

CPT

22h 35m

2 stops

R16 802Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

9:00 - 22:45

CPT

PVG

31h 45m

2 stops

16:50 - 9:25

PVG

CPT

22h 35m

2 stops

R16 993Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

13:00 - 20:55

CPT

SHA

49h 55m

2 stops

16:50 - 11:30

SHA

CPT

48h 40m

2 stops

R37 433Cathay Pacific

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

13:00 - 20:55

CPT

SHA

49h 55m

2 stops

16:50 - 11:30

SHA

CPT

48h 40m

2 stops

R37 864Cathay Pacific

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Jun 5

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

49h 55m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 9

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 40m

2 stops

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R37 433

Cathay Pacific

Feb 15

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

35h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 26

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 00m

2 stops

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R37 656

Cathay Pacific

Jun 5

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

49h 55m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 9

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 40m

2 stops

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R37 864

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 16

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Apr 25

PVG0:20Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R13 547

Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Apr 25

PVG0:20Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R13 978

Ethiopian Air

Jun 5

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

PVG15:45Shanghai Pu Dong

Jun 8

PVG0:20Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R14 105

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13:50-15:45

1 stop19h 55m

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1 stop18h 40m

R14 105

Cape TownShanghai

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

0:05-16:40

1 stop22h 35m

R15 637

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-15:30

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

7:20-16:40

1 stop39h 20m

R16 132

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

7:20-11:30

1 stop34h 10m

R16 291

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-22:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

0:05-16:40

1 stop22h 35m

R16 323

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

19:50-11:55

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

17:40-14:35

2 stops26h 55m

R16 530

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

9:00-15:05

2 stops48h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R16 802

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

9:00-22:45

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

16:50-9:25

2 stops22h 35m

R16 993

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:00-20:55

2 stops49h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-11:30

2 stops48h 40m

R37 433

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:00-20:55

2 stops49h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-11:30

2 stops48h 40m

R37 864

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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 June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 871.

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 R13 827 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 063 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 21h 55m

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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 55m 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 February 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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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 184	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 452 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 774	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 352	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 514 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of January, then departing from Cape Town during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 871.

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

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