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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R12 094

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6:05 - 14:25
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26h 20m
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16:35 - 12:40
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26h 05m
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R16 807Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
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6:05 - 14:45
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16:35 - 12:40
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R17 265Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
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23h 05m
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16:50 - 14:35
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27h 45m
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R26 233Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:35 - 20:55
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13:20 - 11:30
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28h 10m
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R27 935Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, May 2
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20:25 - 15:20
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36h 55m
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22:30 - 16:45
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48h 15m
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R28 721Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, May 3
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24h 00m
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16:50 - 14:35
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27h 45m
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R29 441Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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16:35 - 13:00
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R30 275Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 30
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18:55 - 9:15
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R31 568Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, May 2
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19:15 - 13:00
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R31 732Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, May 3
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13:20 - 11:30
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28h 10m
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R32 976Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 11 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

6:05-14:25

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-12:40

2 stops26h 05m

R16 807

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

6:05-14:45

3 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-12:40

2 stops26h 05m

R17 265

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

16:50-14:35

2 stops27h 45m

R26 233

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

12:35-20:55

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

13:20-11:30

2 stops28h 10m

R27 935

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

20:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

22:30-16:45

2 stops48h 15m

R28 721

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

6:05-12:05

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

16:50-14:35

2 stops27h 45m

R29 441
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

15:25-20:15

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

16:35-13:00

2 stops26h 25m

R30 275

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:55-9:15

3 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

19:15-13:00

2 stops23h 45m

R31 568

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:55-9:15

3 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

19:15-13:00

2 stops23h 45m

R31 732

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

6:05-12:05

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

13:20-11:30

2 stops28h 10m

R32 976

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Cape Town is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 948, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in May, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 765.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around R14 208 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as R12 028 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (CPT to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 12954,3 km away from Cape Town Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport with momondo
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 461Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 475 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 816Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 742 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R12 987Free CancellationRating
7,2
970 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 489Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 540 reviews
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