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Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai Starting at NZD 846

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Airlines Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 1,833.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Pudong Intl. Airport to downtown is about 33 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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Flight Information from Cape Town to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 842
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 12,949.19 km
Popular airline South African Airlink

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