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November 5 - November 12

Cheapest

Best

CPT - Shanghai

$1,183

$720

Round trip

July 13 - July 23

Earliest

CPT - Shanghai

$1,158

$799

Round trip

July 23 - July 31

CPT - Shanghai

$1,161

$803

Round trip

November 11 - November 18

CPT - Shanghai

$1,184

$810

Round trip

October 2 - October 11

CPT - Shanghai

$1,338

$839

Round trip

November 18 - November 22

CPT - Shanghai

$1,163

$866

Round trip

September 5 - September 13

CPT - Shanghai

$1,302

$876

Round trip

October 1 - October 31

CPT - Shanghai

$1,318

$878

Round trip

September 9 - September 17

CPT - Shanghai

$1,315

$885

Round trip

September 4 - September 12

CPT - Shanghai

$1,298

$913

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

A typical journey from Cape Town to Shanghai, including connections, takes about 51h 0m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 12,989 kilometers. Given the significant travel time, planning is essential for this extensive international trip.

For those seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, fares typically range from $1143–$2053, with a median of $1693. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai is generally in October, with a median fare of $910. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $913, followed closely by November at a median of $921. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

Most itineraries from Cape Town to Shanghai connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3, indicating that journeys on this route usually involve multiple legs.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,050 - $1,287

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is between $1050 and $1287. The current lowest deal is $720 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Nov 5 to Nov 12.

now $720

Low $1,050

High $1,287

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai is October, with a median price of $910. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1944. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $910

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,944

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Emirates Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,338

$1,640

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,338

$1,863

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,382

$1,878

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,313

$1,243

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,335

$1,160

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Emirates Airlines

$1,399

$1,638

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

9 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 11

$1,338 → $839

37%

21 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 31

$1,541 → $1,065

31%

16 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 21

$1,531 → $1,059

31%

7 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 12

$1,183 → $720

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai

Cape Town - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Shanghai are near the typical level of $1693.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $910

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai, with a median price of $910.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 51h 0m

Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai typically involve connections, with a median flight time of 51h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai; all routes require at least 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers frequent deals

Qatar Airways has offered 30 deals for connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a great choice for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$947

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1086

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest candidate airport to Shanghai, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1075

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1051

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1039

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and can be useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai

💸 Flights from ~$1068

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

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$4,664

From CPT

Elite

Sep 14

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$5,294

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct routes.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends for your desired travel period can help you decide on an optimal booking time. Prices can fluctuate, so regular checks are often beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While not always necessary, it may offer alternative routes that could be more convenient or cost-effective. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to and from these alternative airports.

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