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

Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl

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

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

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

As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R8 540 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R31 601 to R32 872. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 480.

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23:35 - 22:50PVG-CPT

29h 15m2 stops

12:35 - 14:40CPT-PVG

20h 05m1 stop

R16 480Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1

19:00 - 12:40PVG-CPT

23h 40m2 stops

6:05 - 11:40CPT-PVG

23h 35m2 stops

R19 268

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1

14:00 - 19:00PVG-CPT

35h 00m2 stops

7:00 - 0:05CPT-PVG

35h 05m3 stops

R19 321

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1

0:10 - 9:25PVG-CPT

39h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 6:30CPT-PVG

37h 50m2 stops

R22 197Singapore Airlines

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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1

0:20 - 13:45PVG-CPT

19h 25m1 stop

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R23 485Ethiopian Air

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0:35 - 9:25PVG-CPT

38h 50m2 stops

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29h 40m2 stops

R24 914Singapore Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 1

7:15 - 11:35PVG-CPT

34h 20m1 stop

13:40 - 15:05CPT-PVG

19h 25m1 stop

R28 849Emirates

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 1

0:20 - 8:20PVG-CPT

38h 00m2 stops

13:50 - 16:15CPT-PVG

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R37 653Ethiopian Air

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21:30 - 21:25PVG-CPT

53h 55m2 stops

23:00 - 9:25CPT-PVG

28h 25m1 stop

R40 441KLM

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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 13

11:15 - 21:25PVG-CPT

40h 10m1 stop

23:00 - 9:25CPT-PVG

28h 25m1 stop

R42 964KLM

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Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m

2 stops

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

R16 480

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Qatar Airways

Oct 15

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

23h 40m

2 stops

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

R26 220

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Qatar Airways

Oct 15

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

R28 531

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Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 26

PVG0:10Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 15m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

PVG6:30Shanghai Pu Dong

R22 197

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 15

PVG0:35Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 50m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

29h 40m

2 stops

PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong

R24 914

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Singapore Airlines

Sept 29

PVG8:05Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Oct 13

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong

R27 578

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

23:35-22:50

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

R16 480

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

19:00-12:40

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

6:05-11:40

2 stops23h 35m

R19 268

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

14:00-19:00

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

7:00-0:05

3 stops35h 05m

R19 321

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

0:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

10:40-6:30

2 stops37h 50m

R22 197

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

0:20-13:45

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

R23 485

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/10

0:35-9:25

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

10:40-22:20

2 stops29h 40m

R24 914

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

7:15-11:35

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

13:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

R28 849

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

0:20-8:20

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

13:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

R37 653

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/9

21:30-21:25

2 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

23:00-9:25

1 stop28h 25m

R40 441

ShanghaiCape Town

PVG - CPT

PVGCPT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/9

11:15-21:25

1 stop40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

23:00-9:25

1 stop28h 25m

R42 964

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R24 603. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Tuesday is R31 581.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Shanghai to Cape Town in the afternoon for as low as R23 391. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R25 439 per ticket.

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How far is Shanghai to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 12968,7 km away from Shanghai. Typically, this will take 19h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R15 538	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 360 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R22 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 855 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights

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