R9 479 Find Cheap Flights from China to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheap Flights from China to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from China to Cape Town 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 China to Cape Town

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 - 11:50
CAN
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 7:20
CPT
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CAN
32h 45m
1 stop
R17 052Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:15 - 18:35
CAN
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CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:30
CPT
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CAN
20h 15m
1 stop
R17 315Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:15 - 18:35
CAN
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CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 19:00
CPT
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CAN
22h 35m
3 stops
R18 334Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 - 11:50
PVG
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CPT
33h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 6:25
CPT
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
R18 367Turkish Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
Emirates Logo
0:40 - 11:40
PEK
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CPT
41h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 22:30
CPT
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PEK
26h 50m
1 stop
R21 044Emirates
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 28
Emirates Logo
6:50 - 18:00
PEK
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CPT
41h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 22:30
CPT
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PEK
20h 30m
1 stop
R21 077Emirates
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
Malaysia Airlines Logo
2:45 - 14:35
SZX
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CPT
41h 50m
3 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:25 - 1:15
CPT
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SZX
27h 50m
3 stops
R23 377Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
Malaysia Airlines Logo
2:45 - 14:35
SZX
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CPT
41h 50m
3 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:25 - 1:15
CPT
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SZX
27h 50m
3 stops
R23 394Malaysia Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:00 - 10:15
CSX
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CPT
28h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:15 - 12:00
CPT
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CSX
40h 45m
2 stops
R72 497Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:00 - 10:15
CSX
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CPT
28h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:15 - 12:00
CPT
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CSX
40h 45m
2 stops
R76 095Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Shanghai, at R17 052 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R23 016 in the last 3 days.

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Cheapest flightR9 479
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Shanghai, at R17 052 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R23 016 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    The city centre of Cape Town is 16 km from Cape Town.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    When flying to Cape Town, you'll arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). The airport is also known as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

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

    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 to Cape Town.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town 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 to Cape Town?

    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 to Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Cape Town are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 351 direct flights from within China to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from China to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from China to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? 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.
7,3
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,9Crew
7,5Boarding
7,3Entertainment
7,3Food
Airline reviews

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

4,0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
DOH - IAD
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I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Not so good. Issues with seat assignments, unruly lines during check-in, half a sandwich on an international flight. I was originally supposed to be on Qatar airways, but it was switched to Indigo after I bought my tickets. They wouldn't even let me get seat assignments from the US to Mumbai. I was automatically assigned seats, and a middle one at that. Terrible.

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it

I planned to fly Qatar airways because I have flown them in the past and viewed the airline as a premium service provided. They still price this way but I found the experience to be subpar in several ways. 1 - check in - the line for check in was the longest I have ever had to stand it. Qatar airways does not have enough check in desks at the airport for the size of the flights they operate. 2- Carry on policy - there was little to no notification of changes to their carry on policy. Backpacks are considered a carry on rather than a personal item so if you have a backpack or larger handbag plus a roller size carry on, you were forced to check an extra bag or pay an additional carry on fee. This is not standard practice on other airlines and frustrating given that this was an international flight. On flight experience was good, generally comfortable seats, friendly staff and good meal service.

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