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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R10 631

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5:45 - 12:05CPT-SHA
24h 20m2 stops
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13:00 - 19:00SHA-CPT
36h 00m3 stops
R24 075
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
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7:00 - 12:05CPT-SHA
23h 05m2 stops
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16:50 - 11:40SHA-CPT
24h 50m2 stops
R28 710
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:00 - 12:05CPT-SHA
23h 05m2 stops
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22:30 - 10:50SHA-CPT
42h 20m2 stops
R31 204
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:05 - 12:05CPT-SHA
24h 00m2 stops
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13:20 - 10:50SHA-CPT
27h 30m2 stops
R38 651
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5
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13:00 - 18:25CPT-SHA
23h 25m2 stops
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14:50 - 10:50SHA-CPT
26h 00m2 stops
R42 649
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:00 - 12:20CPT-SHA
23h 20m2 stops
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13:35 - 11:40SHA-CPT
28h 05m2 stops
R71 252
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:05 - 12:20CPT-SHA
24h 15m2 stops
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13:35 - 12:10SHA-CPT
28h 35m2 stops
R71 818
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:05 - 12:20CPT-SHA
24h 15m2 stops
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16:35 - 12:40SHA-CPT
26h 05m2 stops
R73 905
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Tue, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 14
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6:05 - 12:05CPT-SHA
24h 00m2 stops
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16:50 - 14:35SHA-CPT
27h 45m2 stops
R103 375
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Sat, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 12
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12:35 - 12:20CPT-SHA
41h 45m2 stops
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13:35 - 10:30SHA-CPT
26h 55m2 stops
R224 564Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30

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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 21 August 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

5:45-12:05

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

13:00-19:00

3 stops36h 00m

R24 075

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

16:50-11:40

2 stops24h 50m

R28 710

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

7:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

22:30-10:50

2 stops42h 20m

R31 204

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

6:05-12:05

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

13:20-10:50

2 stops27h 30m

R38 651

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

13:00-18:25

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/10

14:50-10:50

2 stops26h 00m

R42 649

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

7:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

13:35-11:40

2 stops28h 05m

R71 252

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

6:05-12:20

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

13:35-12:10

2 stops28h 35m

R71 818

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

6:05-12:20

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/11

16:35-12:40

2 stops26h 05m

R73 905

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

6:05-12:05

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/9

16:50-14:35

2 stops27h 45m

R103 375

Cape TownShanghai

CPT - SHA

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

12:35-12:20

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

13:35-10:30

2 stops26h 55m

R224 564

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 789, 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 March, then you should wait until May to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 037.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R14 811. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday 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 734.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening for as low as R13 431. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around R16 936.

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 R15 105 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 533 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% 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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  • 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 23h 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R10 576Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 347 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 758Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 615 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 381Free CancellationRating
7,2
836 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R15 100Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 317 reviews
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