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Cheap Flights from China to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals from China to Cape Town

Fri, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 - 23:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R18 142Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Qatar Airways Logo
18:10 - 10:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 14:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R19 938Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 12:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 50m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R20 359Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 16:40PEK  Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R20 861Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
Emirates Logo
7:25 - 16:40PEK  Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R20 877Emirates
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 14:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
37h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R20 974Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 - 11:50PEK  Beijing Capital-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 5:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
31h 15m1 stop Istanbul
R21 006Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 22:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 30m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:15 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
24h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
R21 104Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 - 17:30CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 104Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 - 17:30CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 120Qatar Airways
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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?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Shanghai, at R19 938 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R22 981 in the last 5 days.

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R8 966
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Shanghai, at R19 938 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R22 981 in the last 5 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 1 362 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

 
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.
7,4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3740 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,9Crew
7,3Food
7,5Boarding
7,3Entertainment
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
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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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