Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Shanghai (CPT-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$424 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to PVG on Fri, Jun 5), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$787 departing on Fri, Jun 5 and returning on Tue, Jun 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$424.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai is July, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai on May 23, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$851.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Cape Town?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Cape Town International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CPT-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Cape Town and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Cape Town is 6h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cape Town to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.