R10 421 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
R18 462
Multiple Airlines
週一 23/2週日 1/3
PVG - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 421
Ethiopian Air
週一 9/2
PVG - CPT • 1 stop
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Emirates
Cheapest • from R19 135 (return)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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

週一, 2月 23 - 週日, 3月 1
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14:00 - 14:35
PVG
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CPT
30h 35m
2 stops
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18:55 - 14:40
CPT
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PVG
37h 45m
1 stop
R18 462Multiple Airlines
週一, 5月 18 - 週一, 5月 25
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21:30 - 11:50
SHA
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CPT
44h 20m
2 stops
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18:25 - 16:00
CPT
-
SHA
39h 35m
2 stops
R18 626Multiple Airlines
週日, 2月 1 - 週五, 2月 13
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14:00 - 19:00
PVG
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CPT
35h 00m
2 stops
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18:30 - 15:05
CPT
-
PVG
38h 35m
1 stop
R18 643Multiple Airlines
週日, 2月 22 - 週日, 3月 1
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23:05 - 11:50
PVG
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CPT
42h 45m
1 stop
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18:55 - 14:40
CPT
-
PVG
37h 45m
1 stop
R19 053Multiple Airlines
週一, 5月 18 - 週一, 5月 25
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7:20 - 19:55
PVG
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CPT
42h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 22:20
CPT
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PVG
55h 20m
2 stops
R19 135Emirates
週六, 2月 21 - 週日, 3月 1
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10:10 - 11:50
PVG
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CPT
31h 40m
1 stop
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18:55 - 14:40
CPT
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PVG
37h 45m
1 stop
R19 283Multiple Airlines
週一, 5月 18 - 週一, 5月 25
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15:00 - 14:35
PVG
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CPT
29h 35m
2 stops
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13:15 - 15:30
CPT
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PVG
20h 15m
1 stop
R19 447Multiple Airlines
週五, 3月 6 - 週二, 3月 10
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 14:35
PVG
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CPT
62h 20m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 21:05
CPT
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PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
R19 808Emirates
週五, 3月 6 - 週二, 3月 10
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14:00 - 13:00
PVG
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CPT
53h 00m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 12:40
CPT
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PVG
63h 15m
2 stops
R20 185Etihad Airways
週四, 3月 5 - 週四, 3月 12
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18:10 - 10:30
SHA
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CPT
46h 20m
2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 - 8:50
CPT
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SHA
38h 15m
2 stops
R20 497XiamenAir
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Cape Town flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Cape Town were found on Emirates (R19 135) and China Eastern (R22 712).

Good to know

Cheapest flightR10 421
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town was R10 421 for a one-way ticket and R18 462 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Cape Town?

    Shanghai is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave Shanghai from one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai 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 from Shanghai to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai 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 from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Shanghai to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai 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 3719 reviews
7,3Food
7,4Comfort
7,9Crew
7,5Boarding
7,4Entertainment
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

4,0 OkayAnonymous, Jan 2026
JFK - AUS
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

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.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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

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