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CAD 950 CAD 8,800

Duration

22 h 35 m 45 h 0 m

Stops From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Departure From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Before 6 AM

CAD 2,028

6 AM - 12 PM

CAD 950

12 PM - 6 PM

CAD 1,395

After 6 PM

CAD 1,028

Arrival at Cape Town

6 AM - 12 PM

CAD 950

12 PM - 6 PM

CAD 1,028

After 6 PM

CAD 1,058

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SkyTeam

(5)

Star Alliance

(5)

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Layover Duration

3 h 50 m 22 h 0 m

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Shanghai To Cape Town Flights

Book Shanghai to Cape Town flight tickets at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Shanghai to Cape Town flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Cape Town to Shanghai Flights. Currently 19 flights flying from Shanghai to Cape Town. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.Avail Zero Cancellation for flight bookings.


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Xiamen Airlines, Qatar Airways

CAD 950

You save CAD 445 if you fly from Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Xiamen Airlines MF | 8562

11:40

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 15 m

13:55

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Beijing, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Xiamen Airlines MF | 845

18:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Beijing, China

09 h 30 m

22:45

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

CAD 1,028

You save CAD 367 if you fly from Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Qatar Airways QR | 871

23:35

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

10 h 15 m

04:50

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1371

08:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

17:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates, CemAir

CAD 1,058

You save CAD 337 if you fly from Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Emirates EK | 305

06:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

09 h 50 m

12:05

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 767

23:25

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

08 h 10 m

05:35

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal A

Johannesburg, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

CemAir 5Z | 834

09:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

11:45

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates

CAD 1,131

You save CAD 264 if you fly from Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Emirates EK | 305

06:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

09 h 50 m

12:05

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 770

09:10

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

09 h 35 m

16:45

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Eastern, Qatar Airways

More Timing Options

CAD 1,395

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

China Eastern MU | 5109

12:00

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 15 m

14:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Beijing, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 5577 | Operated By Xiamen Airlines

18:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Beijing, China

09 h 30 m

22:45

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Eastern, Qatar Airways

CAD 1,998

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

China Eastern MU | 5195

19:55

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 20 m

22:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Beijing, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 893

01:25

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Beijing, China

09 h 30 m

05:55

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1371

08:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

17:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Malaysia Airlines, Emirates

CAD 2,028

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Malaysia Airlines MH | 387

02:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

05 h 50 m

08:05

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 343

01:25

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

07 h 20 m

04:45

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 770

09:10

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

09 h 35 m

16:45

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific, South African Airways

CAD 2,269

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Cathay Pacific CX | 369

17:30

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

03 h

20:30

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 749

00:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

12 h 55 m

07:25

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

South African Airways SA | 319

09:25

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

11:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways

CAD 2,272

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Cathay Pacific CX | 349

13:35

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 45 m

16:20

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 9203 | Operated By Qatar Airways

17:55

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

09 h 20 m

22:15

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:30

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways, South African Airlink

CAD 3,368

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 11 Mar

Qatar Airways QR | 871

23:35

Wed, 11 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

10 h 15 m

04:50

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1377

08:05

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Doha, Qatar

08 h 30 m

15:35

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal A

Johannesburg, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

South African Airlink 4Z | 929

17:40

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

19:55

Thu, 12 Mar 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cape Town Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

Shanghai Address

Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

Shanghai to Cape Town Flights Information:-

Looking for Shanghai to Cape Town Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport and the IATA code for the same is CPT.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 19 flights take off from Shanghai to Cape Town every week.

Need information on Shanghai to Cape Town airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Shanghai to Cape Town flight would be 950, which may go up to 8632 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Shanghai to Cape Town

If you are looking for Shanghai to Cape Town flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Cathay Pacific, CemAir, China Eastern, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African Airlink, South African Airways, Xiamen Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Cathay Pacific : 7, CemAir : 7, China Eastern : 7, Emirates : 7, Malaysia Airlines : 7, Qatar Airways : 7, South African Airlink : 7, South African Airways : 7, Xiamen Airlines : 7

To board the first Shanghai to Cape Town flight, choose Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, which departs at 02:15 The last flight for this route is Qatar Airways, departing at 23:35

Cape Town Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

About Cape Town (CPT)

The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape Province, and is also the legislative capital of South Africa. Located in the south-west corner, the place is a mix of modern values and an ancestral culture values. Also named as the Mother City in South Africa, Cape Town is in the list of world class metropolitan cities, with historical and cultural significance to woo visitors. Being the home place of one of the seven wonders of nature, โ€˜Table Mountainโ€™, the charisma gets glorified to a greater extent with Cape Peninsula's wonder. It holds the tag of the affluent 'floral kingdom' in the whole world. The peninsula is among the few masterpieces carved by the Mother Nature. It dominates the area by imposing an edgy mountain spine, criss-cross valleys, constrained by cliffs. The climate is generally moderate, but the best time to visit the place is between October and November, December to February or March to May. You can have an easy reach to this place through different transport mediums. If coming by air, you can land at Cape Town International Airport, which is the second largest airport in the South Africa. You can also reach the place by either opting a train or bus facility, or simply enter the place, driving through the wide roads of the city in your own car or bike. There are numerous attractions which you can explore at the place, like Bo-Kaap, the castle of good hop Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial. Do not forget to witness the magnificent opportunity of seeing the great white shark and witness the thrill of the ocean predators. You can also visit the artistic museums, galleries and theatres for a deep dive into the culture of the city. The city offers multiple dining options to their visitors with delectable cuisines and par-class services. When planning for such an outrageous trip, you need to be sure of some things in advance, which are your tickets, proper accommodation and the conveyance picked to roam around the city. MakeMyTrip ensures proper customer satisfaction and offers you the best deals and offers. The online ticket booking is no more a hectic task and with that you can also decide on your accommodation arrangements for the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions - Shanghai to Cape Town Flights

Can I cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Cape Town without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Shanghai to Cape Town?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Cape Town?

To get cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Cape Town, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Cape Town (CPT) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Shanghai to Cape Town?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Shanghai to Cape Town. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Shanghai to Cape Town.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Shanghai to Cape Town flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Shanghai to Cape Town. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Shanghai to Cape Town?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cape Town International Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.