R11 718 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to China

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Best China Flight Deals from Cape Town

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 216
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR15 553
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR19 245
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 216
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR15 553
Beijing
Beijing1 stopR19 245

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to China

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to China

Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:55CPT-CAN
18h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 10:50CAN-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R13 216Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:55CPT-CAN
18h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 - 10:50CAN-CPT
39h 15m1 stop
R14 358Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 17:25CPT-PVG
20h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 13:00PVG-CPT
19h 30m1 stop
R15 553Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 5:45CPT-CAN
32h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:10 - 13:45CAN-CPT
19h 35m1 stop
R15 642Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:20CPT-CAN
40h 40m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:35 - 9:25CAN-CPT
28h 50m2 stops
R15 749Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:30CPT-CAN
40h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:45 - 9:25CAN-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
R16 373Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 21:05CPT-PVG
25h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:45PVG-CPT
23h 45m1 stop
R18 567Emirates
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 15:05CPT-PVG
19h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:45PVG-CPT
23h 45m1 stop
R18 817Emirates
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 18:35CPT-CAN
30h 35m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 16:45CAN-CPT
49h 05m3 stops
R21 635Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 18:35CPT-CAN
30h 35m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 22:05CAN-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
R23 882Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to China is February, when tickets cost R13 680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is R22 812 and R19 780 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Cape Town to China, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from China back to Cape Town, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cape Town to China, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR8 329
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cape Town to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cape Town to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cape Town to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R827 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 013.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3276 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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