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Book flight tickets from Cape Town to Shanghai starting at ₹ 42,355

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Shanghai, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Cape Town below.

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

Cape Town to Shanghai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. FA104

    06:15

    CPT

    2.1h

    08:20

    JNB

    SMTW-F-
  2. CX748

    11:20

    JNB

    12.7h

    06:00

    HKG

    -M--TFS
  3. CX366

    07:30

    HKG

    2.7h

    10:10

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  4. FA293

    07:00

    CPT

    2.1h

    09:05

    JNB

    SMTWTF-
  5. QR1364

    13:35

    JNB

    8.3h

    22:55

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
  6. QR870

    02:35

    DOH

    8.9h

    16:30

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  7. SQ479

    10:40

    CPT

    13.5h

    06:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  8. SQ836

    17:10

    SIN

    5.6h

    22:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  9. SQ479

    10:40

    CPT

    13.5h

    06:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  10. SQ828

    07:55

    SIN

    5.5h

    13:25

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  11. QR1370

    13:00

    CPT

    9.6h

    23:35

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
  12. QR870

    02:35

    DOH

    8.9h

    16:30

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  13. ET844

    13:50

    CPT

    6.4h

    21:15

    ADD

    -M-W-FS
  14. ET684

    23:00

    ADD

    11.8h

    15:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  15. ET846

    15:25

    CPT

    6.4h

    22:50

    ADD

    SMTWTFS
  16. ET684

    23:00

    ADD

    11.8h

    15:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  17. FA316

    17:05

    CPT

    2.2h

    19:15

    HLA

    S-TWT--
  18. CX748

    11:20

    JNB

    12.7h

    06:00

    HKG

    -M--TFS
  19. CX366

    07:30

    HKG

    2.7h

    10:10

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  20. FA215

    19:15

    CPT

    2.1h

    21:20

    JNB

    SMTWTF-
  21. CX748

    11:20

    JNB

    12.7h

    06:00

    HKG

    -M--TFS
  22. CX366

    07:30

    HKG

    2.7h

    10:10

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  23. FA625

    20:55

    CPT

    2.1h

    23:00

    JNB

    ----T-S
  24. CX748

    11:20

    JNB

    12.7h

    06:00

    HKG

    -M--TFS
  25. CX366

    07:30

    HKG

    2.7h

    10:10

    PVG

    SMTWTFS

Find the best time to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai

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

FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around ₹ 105,084.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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1
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Flight Information from Cape Town to Shanghai

Cheapest nonstop flight price₹ 42,355
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance12,949.19 km
Popular airlineSouth African Airlink