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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$597 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CPT on Wed, Jan 14), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$892 departing on Sat, Jan 24 and returning on Sat, Jan 31.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Global Aviation South African Airways 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 Shanghai to Cape Town?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai to Cape Town?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Cape Town, 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 Wed, Jan 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$597.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
  · 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 Cape Town travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town on December 22, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,072.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.