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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai from R9 406

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6:05 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl
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13:35 - 14:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 00m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 697Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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12:35 - 19:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
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13:30 - 17:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Doha Hamad Intl
R19 566Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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12:35 - 19:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
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12:15 - 17:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Doha Hamad Intl
R19 697Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19
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12:35 - 19:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
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13:35 - 10:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R20 074Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:05 - 14:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen
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18:30 - 10:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R21 368Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:05 - 15:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 55m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen Beijing Capital
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19:30 - 10:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R21 368Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:05 - 16:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen Beijing Capital
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20:30 - 10:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R21 368Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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14:00 - 16:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 05m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen Beijing Capital
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8:55 - 10:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R21 843Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:05 - 16:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen Beijing Capital
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8:55 - 10:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R21 893Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:05 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 45m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Shenzhen Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 8:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Frankfurt am Main
R22 138Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 28

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Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

6:05-14:05

3 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

13:35-14:35

3 stops31h 00m

R18 697

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-19:40

2 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/11

13:30-17:25

2 stops33h 55m

R19 566

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-19:40

2 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

12:15-17:25

2 stops35h 10m

R19 697
Fastest return journey

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

12:35-19:40

2 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

13:35-10:30

2 stops26h 55m

R20 074

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

6:05-14:10

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

18:30-10:45

2 stops46h 15m

R21 368

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

6:05-15:00

3 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-10:45

2 stops45h 15m

R21 368

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

6:05-16:55

3 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

20:30-10:45

2 stops44h 15m

R21 368

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

14:00-16:05

3 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

8:55-10:45

2 stops31h 50m

R21 843

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05-16:55

3 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/11

8:55-10:45

2 stops31h 50m

R21 893

Cape TownShanghai

CPT Cape Town Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

CPTSHA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/4

6:05-21:50

3 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/4

21:30-8:35

2 stops41h 05m

R22 138

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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?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 978 to R16 297.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 697.

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 093, 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 880.

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 289 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 192 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 13% 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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Best price found

R9 406

Fastest flight time

20h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 406. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 697.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 25m
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 20h 25m.

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R8 080Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 460 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R9 205Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 627 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 040Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 707 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 004Free CancellationRating
7,1
1 044 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 722Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 687 reviews
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