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Cheapest return flight
R11 587
Typical prices: R12 727-R16 686
Singapore Airlines
Fri 9/2Tue 20/2
CPT - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 177
Typical prices: R6 954-R10 299
Qatar Airways
Fri 16/11
CPT - PVG • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg R14 517 (return)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 19h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Pu Dong (CPT-PVG)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Pu Dong

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20
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10:40 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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8:20 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 587Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20
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10:40 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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8:20 - 9:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 117Singapore Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 10
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 10:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 962Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:35 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 17:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 045Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 15:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
37h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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23:00 - 18:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R15 018Emirates
Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 14:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
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18:10 - 10:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 366Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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12:35 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:10 - 12:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 664Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 18:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 604Emirates
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15
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13:50 - 16:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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23:30 - 14:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R24 300Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
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15:10 - 16:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:30 - 18:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
R31 096Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Return flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport typically range from R12 727 to R16 686. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 587 on Singapore Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport at R11 139 return.
•September (R16 841) and December (R16 709) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 57% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 108% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Pu Dong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Pu Dong based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 00m, covering 20 890 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from R12 727 to R16 686, with an average of R14 387 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 727 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the R14 387 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 587 to R76 130. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 199, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 52% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 261 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R15 233, a difference of R1 973.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 22m, compared to 23h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 24h 01m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town (China Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Oriental Pearl Tower is one of the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R13 261, about R1 973 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport trip for May. Fares historically average R11 139 return in that month – typically R5 702 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

    • Dazhong Airport Hotel
    • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

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