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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R23 224

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15:10 - 8:50
CPT
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SHA
35h 40m
3 stops
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10:10 - 13:00
SHA
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CPT
32h 50m
3 stops
R23 224Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Thu, May 28
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16:35 - 10:00
CPT
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SHA
35h 25m
2 stops
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19:15 - 18:05
SHA
-
CPT
28h 50m
2 stops
R27 643Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 13
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15:10 - 23:10
CPT
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SHA
26h 00m
2 stops
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16:30 - 13:00
SHA
-
CPT
26h 30m
3 stops
R30 147Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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20:25 - 12:05
CPT
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SHA
33h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:50 - 11:40
SHA
-
CPT
24h 50m
2 stops
R30 605Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13
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14:25 - 9:20
CPT
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SHA
36h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 16:40
SHA
-
CPT
27h 25m
2 stops
R33 568Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 13
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18:10 - 12:05
CPT
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SHA
35h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 13:25
SHA
-
CPT
30h 05m
2 stops
R34 255Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Thu, May 28
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7:00 - 12:05
CPT
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SHA
23h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 15:15
SHA
-
CPT
31h 55m
2 stops
R34 926Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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13:50 - 22:10
CPT
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SHA
26h 20m
2 stops
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19:15 - 13:00
SHA
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CPT
23h 45m
2 stops
R40 311Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29
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13:15 - 20:55
CPT
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SHA
25h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 10:15
SHA
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CPT
41h 45m
2 stops
R49 918Cathay Pacific
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 10
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7:00 - 12:05
CPT
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SHA
23h 05m
2 stops
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16:50 - 11:40
SHA
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CPT
24h 50m
2 stops
R88 265Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

Cathay Pacific flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 26
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 10
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 45m
2 stops
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
R49 918
Cathay Pacific
Aug 30
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 13
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
R156 661
Cathay Pacific
Aug 29
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sept 13
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
R156 841

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

15:10-8:50

3 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

10:10-13:00

3 stops32h 50m

R23 224

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

16:35-10:00

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

19:15-18:05

2 stops28h 50m

R27 643

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:10-23:10

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

16:30-13:00

3 stops26h 30m

R30 147

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:25-12:05

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/10

16:50-11:40

2 stops24h 50m

R30 605

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

14:25-9:20

3 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

19:15-16:40

2 stops27h 25m

R33 568

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

18:10-12:05

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

13:20-13:25

2 stops30h 05m

R34 255

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-15:15

2 stops31h 55m

R34 926

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

13:50-22:10

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

19:15-13:00

2 stops23h 45m

R40 311

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

13:15-20:55

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

22:30-10:15

2 stops41h 45m

R49 918
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/8

16:50-11:40

2 stops24h 50m

R88 265

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 R12 062, 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 March to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 455.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town 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 394 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 R11 964 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 21h 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • 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 21h 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

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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 382Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 511 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 856Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 538Free CancellationRating
7,2
999 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 704Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 571 reviews
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Can I find flights from Cape Town to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from Cape Town on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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