How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from China to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Guangzhou to Cape Town is 28h 45m on average, while flying from Beijing to Cape Town is 30h 15m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from China to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:00 - 11:40

SHA

CPT

27h 40m

2 stops

6:05 - 15:00

CPT

SHA

26h 55m

3 stops

R17 446Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

7:15 - 11:40

CAN

CPT

34h 25m

2 stops

14:25 - 18:35

CPT

CAN

22h 10m

3 stops

R18 758Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 23

7:25 - 14:35

PEK

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

9:00 - 22:20

CPT

PEK

31h 20m

2 stops

R19 004Emirates

Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1

7:25 - 14:35

PEK

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

9:00 - 22:20

CPT

PEK

31h 20m

2 stops

R19 020Emirates

Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1

14:00 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

53h 00m

2 stops

15:25 - 12:40

CPT

PVG

63h 15m

2 stops

R20 168Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

10:40 - 9:25

CAN

CPT

28h 45m

2 stops

10:40 - 9:25

CPT

CAN

40h 45m

2 stops

R20 578Singapore Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28

10:40 - 9:25

CAN

CPT

28h 45m

2 stops

10:40 - 9:25

CPT

CAN

40h 45m

2 stops

R20 594Singapore Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28

23:35 - 17:25

PVG

CPT

23h 50m

1 stop

12:35 - 14:40

CPT

PVG

20h 05m

1 stop

R21 037Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

23:35 - 17:25

PVG

CPT

23h 50m

1 stop

12:35 - 14:40

CPT

PVG

20h 05m

1 stop

R21 053Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

15:00 - 13:00

PVG

CPT

52h 00m

2 stops

13:50 - 13:00

CPT

PVG

41h 10m

2 stops

R22 923Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28

Emirates flights from China to Cape Town

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Emirates

May 29

PEK7:25Beijing Capital

37h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Jun 1

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

R19 004

Emirates

May 29

PEK7:25Beijing Capital

37h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Jun 1

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

R19 020

Emirates

May 29

PEK7:25Beijing Capital

61h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Jun 1

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

R19 037

Etihad Airways flights from China to Cape Town

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Etihad Airways

Mar 6

PVG14:00Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 00m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 10

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

PVG12:40Shanghai Pu Dong

R20 168

Etihad Airways

Apr 24

PVG15:00Shanghai Pu Dong

52h 00m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

41h 10m

2 stops

PVG13:00Shanghai Pu Dong

R22 923

Etihad Airways

Apr 24

PVG15:00Shanghai Pu Dong

52h 00m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

41h 10m

2 stops

PVG13:00Shanghai Pu Dong

R22 939

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ShanghaiCape Town

SHA - CPT

SHACPT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/3

14:00-11:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

6:05-15:00

3 stops26h 55m

R17 446

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/2

7:15-11:40

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

R18 758

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 29/5

7:25-14:35

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 004

BeijingCape Town

PEK - CPT

PEKCPT

Beijing Capital

Fri 29/5

7:25-14:35

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

9:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 020

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

14:00-13:00

2 stops53h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

15:25-12:40

2 stops63h 15m

R20 168

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 24/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops40h 45m

R20 578

GuangzhouCape Town

CAN - CPT

CANCPT

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 24/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

10:40-9:25

2 stops40h 45m

R20 594

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

23:35-17:25

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

R21 037

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

23:35-17:25

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

R21 053

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

15:00-13:00

2 stops52h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-13:00

2 stops41h 10m

R22 923

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Fastest flight time	28h 45m
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The fastest flight from China to Cape Town takes 28h 45m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from China to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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