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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R9 343

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 3/11. 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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13:15 - 21:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Hong Kong Intl
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19:15 - 17:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R20 506Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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17:55 - 16:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
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8:55 - 9:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R25 322Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8
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7:00 - 12:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl
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13:20 - 12:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 692Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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13:15 - 20:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
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19:15 - 11:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dubai Intl
R25 773Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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20:25 - 12:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl
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13:20 - 12:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 837Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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13:15 - 20:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
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13:00 - 17:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 30m3 stops Beijing Capital Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R26 192Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
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17:45 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
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19:15 - 16:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dubai Intl
R27 400Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8
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18:00 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
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7:55 - 9:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R27 432Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8
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17:55 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
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8:55 - 9:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R27 529Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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17:55 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
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8:55 - 10:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R27 706Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

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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 9 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-21:15

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

19:15-17:30

2 stops28h 15m

R20 506

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

17:55-16:55

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

8:55-9:30

2 stops30h 35m

R25 322
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

13:20-12:40

2 stops29h 20m

R25 692

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

13:15-20:00

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

19:15-11:30

2 stops46h 15m

R25 773

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

20:25-12:05

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

13:20-12:40

2 stops29h 20m

R25 837

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

13:15-20:35

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/8

13:00-17:30

3 stops34h 30m

R26 192

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

17:45-10:00

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

19:15-16:40

2 stops27h 25m

R27 400

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

18:00-10:55

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

7:55-9:30

2 stops31h 35m

R27 432

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

17:55-10:00

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

8:55-9:30

2 stops30h 35m

R27 529

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

17:55-10:00

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/10

8:55-10:35

2 stops31h 40m

R27 706

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 383 to R19 233.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 506.

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 R11 227, 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 661.

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 225 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 147 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 20% 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

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Fastest flight time

21h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 21h 55m
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 55m.

  • 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 233Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 584 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 752Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 739 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 075Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 021 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 488Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 648 reviews
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