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Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town Starting at NZD 791

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      • PVG23:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 791NZD 1,422
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 1,422NZD 791

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 791 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Thu, Mar 6|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 791NZD 1,422
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 1,422NZD 791

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 791 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG00:35
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:15
        Fri, Apr 11|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 794NZD 1,422
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 1,422NZD 794

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Fri, Apr 11, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 794 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Tue, Mar 25|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 805
        NZD 805

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 805 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Thu, Mar 27|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 808
        NZD 808

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Mar 27, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 808 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Sat, Feb 22|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 868
        NZD 868

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Feb 22, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 868 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG00:35
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:15
        Sun, Apr 13|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 872
        NZD 872

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sun, Apr 13, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 872 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG00:35
        40h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT10:50
        Tue, Apr 1|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 982
        NZD 982

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 982 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG00:35
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT17:15
        Sun, Apr 6|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,070
        NZD 1,070

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sun, Apr 6, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,070 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG00:10
        39h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT09:35
        Wed, Feb 26|Shanghai - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        NZD 1,075
        NZD 1,075

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,075 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Sat, Mar 1|Shanghai - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
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Shanghai to Cape Town flight time & flight schedules

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  1. QR871

    Qatar Airways

    00:35

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    9.6h

    05:10

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  2. QR1371

    Qatar Airways

    08:40

    DOH

    9.8h

    17:25

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  3. MU8629

    China Eastern Airlines

    15:00

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    2.7h

    17:40

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  4. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

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    06:10

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  5. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

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    6.5h

    13:00

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  6. CX341

    Cathay Pacific

    16:50

    SHA

    2.8h

    19:35

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  7. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

    HKG

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  8. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:15

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    6.5h

    13:45

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  9. HO1291

    Juneyao Airlines

    16:50

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    2.8h

    19:40

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  10. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

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  11. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:15

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    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

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  12. HO1291

    Juneyao Airlines

    16:50

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  13. ET609

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

    HKG

    12.5h

    05:35

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  14. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

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    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

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  15. HO1291

    Juneyao Airlines

    16:50

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    2.8h

    19:40

    HKG

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  16. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

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  17. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

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    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS

  18. HX241

    Hong Kong Airlines

    16:50

    PVG

    2.9h

    19:45

    HKG

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  19. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

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  20. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS

  21. HX241

    Hong Kong Airlines

    16:50

    PVG

    2.9h

    19:45

    HKG

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  22. ET609

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

    HKG

    12.5h

    05:35

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    S-T-T--

  23. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS

  24. 9C8549

    Spring Airlines

    17:35

    PVG

    6.1h

    23:40

    SIN

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  25. ET639

    Ethiopian Airlines

    02:00

    SIN

    8.8h

    05:50

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    S-T-TF-

  26. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  27. CX369

    Cathay Pacific

    17:40

    PVG

    2.8h

    20:30

    HKG

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  28. ET645

    Ethiopian Airlines

    00:25

    HKG

    10.8h

    06:10

    ADD

    -M-W-F-

  29. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

    SMTWTFS
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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 2,981.

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

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Cape Town

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 790
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance12,949.19 km
Popular airlineEmirates

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