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

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 51% 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 December 2025.

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 817 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai in 2025/26

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 447 to R20 356. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 724.

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13:50 - 16:15

CPT

PVG

20h 25m1 stop

23:30 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

19h 30m1 stop

R12 724Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24

15:25 - 16:15

CPT

PVG

18h 50m1 stop

23:30 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

19h 30m1 stop

R12 741Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24

10:40 - 13:25

CPT

PVG

20h 45m2 stops

19:10 - 9:25

PVG

CPT

20h 15m2 stops

R13 875Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

19:00 - 21:45

CPT

PVG

20h 45m1 stop

18:10 - 17:25

PVG

CPT

29h 15m1 stop

R14 061Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

10:40 - 6:30

CPT

PVG

37h 50m2 stops

13:50 - 9:25

PVG

CPT

25h 35m2 stops

R14 129Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

15:25 - 16:15

CPT

PVG

18h 50m1 stop

23:30 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

19h 30m1 stop

R14 653Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24

15:25 - 16:15

CPT

PVG

18h 50m1 stop

23:30 - 13:45

PVG

CPT

20h 15m1 stop

R15 110Ethiopian Air

Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 8

13:00 - 16:20

CPT

PVG

21h 20m1 stop

0:35 - 11:30

PVG

CPT

40h 55m1 stop

R15 804Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7

6:05 - 11:25

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SHA

23h 20m2 stops

15:35 - 14:35

SHA

CPT

29h 00m2 stops

R19 679Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

6:05 - 15:00

CPT

SHA

26h 55m3 stops

14:00 - 12:40

SHA

CPT

28h 40m3 stops

R21 929Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 724

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 20

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 741

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 20

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R14 653

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Qatar Airways

Feb 9

CPT19:00Cape Town Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

PVG21:45Shanghai Pu Dong

Feb 17

PVG18:10Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R14 061

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Qatar Airways

May 1

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong

May 7

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R15 804

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Qatar Airways

May 1

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong

May 7

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 15m

2 stops

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

R16 870

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R12 724

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

15:25-16:15

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R12 741

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

10:40-13:25

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

19:10-9:25

2 stops20h 15m

R13 875

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

19:00-21:45

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

18:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

R14 061

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

13:50-9:25

2 stops25h 35m

R14 129

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

15:25-16:15

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

23:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

R14 653

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

15:25-16:15

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/1

23:30-13:45

1 stop20h 15m

R15 110

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - PVG

CPTPVG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/5

0:35-11:30

1 stop40h 55m

R15 804

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

6:05-11:25

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/2

15:35-14:35

2 stops29h 00m

R19 679

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

6:05-15:00

3 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/2

14:00-12:40

3 stops28h 40m

R21 929

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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 R12 064.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 863. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Cape Town because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 722.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 900. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R15 964 on average. Flights to Shanghai from Cape Town in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 419 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 303 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai takes 18h 50m

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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. 18h 20m 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 December 2025.
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.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 680	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 411 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 676 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 903 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 159	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 432 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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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 June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 064.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

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

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

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

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What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cape Town to Shanghai?

Can I find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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