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Find cheap one-way flights from Shanghai to Cape Town starting at US$452.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Cape Town and kick-start your next adventure today!

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Shanghai to Cape Town Flight time & Schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. QR871

    00:35

    PVG

    9.6h

    05:10

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
  2. QR1371

    08:40

    DOH

    9.8h

    17:25

    CPT

    --T-T-S
  3. MU8629

    15:00

    SHA

    2.7h

    17:40

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  4. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  5. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  6. MU8629

    15:00

    SHA

    2.7h

    17:40

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  7. ET609

    22:05

    HKG

    12.5h

    05:35

    ADD

    S-T-T--
  8. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  9. HO1291

    16:35

    PVG

    3.0h

    19:35

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  10. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  11. ET847

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

    SMTWTFS
  12. HO1291

    16:35

    PVG

    3.0h

    19:35

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  13. ET609

    22:05

    HKG

    12.5h

    05:35

    ADD

    S-T-T--
  14. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  15. HO1291

    16:35

    PVG

    3.0h

    19:35

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  16. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  17. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  18. CX341

    16:50

    SHA

    2.8h

    19:35

    HKG

    -M--T--
  19. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  20. ET847

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

    SMTWTFS
  21. HX241

    16:50

    PVG

    2.9h

    19:45

    HKG

    -M--T-S
  22. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  23. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  24. HX241

    16:50

    PVG

    2.9h

    19:45

    HKG

    -M--T-S
  25. ET609

    22:05

    HKG

    12.5h

    05:35

    ADD

    S-T-T--
  26. ET845

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS
  27. CX369

    17:40

    PVG

    2.8h

    20:30

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
  28. ET645

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-
  29. ET847

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,705.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

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1
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2
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5
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6
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Shanghai to Cape Town Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$452
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance12,949.19 km
Popular airlineEmirates