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KWD 206 KWD 1,700

Duration

18 h 40 m 58 h 0 m

Stops From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Departure From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Before 6 AM

KWD 379.05

6 AM - 12 PM

KWD 206.05

12 PM - 6 PM

KWD 206.05

After 6 PM

KWD 206.05

Arrival at Cape Town

6 AM - 12 PM

KWD 206.05

12 PM - 6 PM

KWD 379.05

After 6 PM

KWD 1,588.05

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(4)

SkyTeam

(2)

Star Alliance

(29)

+ 3 more

Layover Airports

+ 3 more

Layover Duration

40 m 34 h 0 m

Shanghai To Cape Town Flights

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Air China, Turkish Airlines

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KWD 209

KWD 206.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Air China CA | 1550

20:25

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 25 m

22:50

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 859

01:55

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

11 h 05 m

08:00

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Turkish Airlines TK | 44

01:45

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

11 h 05 m

11:50

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates

KWD 382

KWD 379.05

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Emirates EK | 303

00:05

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

08 h 40 m

04:45

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Information not available

Emirates EK | 770

09:10

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

09 h 30 m

16:40

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

KWD 478

KWD 475.05

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Qatar Airways QR | 869

18:40

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

08 h 50 m

22:30

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Doha, Qatar

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Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:15

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines

KWD 502

KWD 499.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 685

00:20

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

11 h 30 m

06:50

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 845

07:30

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:00

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Singapore Airlines

KWD 531

KWD 528.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Singapore Airlines SQ | 833

16:50

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

05 h 30 m

22:20

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Singapore, Singapore

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Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 478

01:15

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Singapore, Singapore

06:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 478

07:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

09:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways, South African Airways

KWD 550

KWD 547.05

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Qatar Airways QR | 869

18:40

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

08 h 50 m

22:30

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Doha, Qatar

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Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1363

01:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Doha, Qatar

08 h 30 m

08:55

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal A

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Information not available

South African Airways SA | 327

11:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

13:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific, South African Airways

KWD 587

KWD 584.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Cathay Pacific CX | 369

17:40

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 50 m

20:30

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 749

01:05

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

12 h 50 m

07:55

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

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South African Airways SA | 319

09:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

11:40

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines

KWD 602

KWD 599.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 685

00:20

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

11 h 30 m

06:50

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 847

08:40

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

14:10

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, South African Airways

KWD 1,396

KWD 1,393.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

China Eastern MU | 723

18:25

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 40 m

21:05

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 749

01:05

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

12 h 50 m

07:55

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

South African Airways SA | 319

09:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

02 h 15 m

11:40

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Eastern, Singapore Airlines

KWD 1,540

KWD 1,537.05

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Cape Town , 27 Jun

China Eastern MU | 3983 | Operated By Juneyao Airlines

16:55

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

05 h 35 m

22:30

Sat, 27 Jun 26

Terminal T4

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 478

01:15

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Singapore, Singapore

06:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 478

07:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

09:25

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

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 20 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 206, which may go up to 1588 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 Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Turkish 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:Air China : 10, Cathay Pacific : 10, China Eastern : 10, Emirates : 10, Ethiopian Airlines : 10, Qatar Airways : 10, Singapore Airlines : 10, South African Airways : 10, Turkish Airlines : 10

To board the first Shanghai to Cape Town flight, choose Emirates, which departs at 00:05 The last flight for this route is Air China, Turkish Airlines, departing at 20:25

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.

Shanghai Address

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

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.

Cape Town Address

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