S$778 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai (CPT-PVG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$778 for one-way flights and S$1,205 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,205 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,205
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at S$1,205 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,223 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,223
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at S$1,223 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,241 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,241
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at S$1,241 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,330 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,330
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at S$1,330 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,454 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,454
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at S$1,454 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,581 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,581
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,581 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,622 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,622
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,622 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,654 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,654
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,654 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,689 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,689
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,689 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,706 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,706
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Cape Town to Shanghai, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,706 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
Based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) start from S$1,205. Book now to secure the best price for your adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
Every air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for CPT to PVG flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Make the 21 hours and 23 minutes between Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport as comfortable as you can. Pack the essentials, like warm clothes, a pillow and earplugs, and simply enjoy the flight!
How far is the flight from CPT to PVG?
You'll have 13,000 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Cape Town to China route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking some noise-cancelling headphones and a sleep mask.
Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
Currently, no airlines offer direct flights from CPT to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best connections and price, lock in your airfare well ahead of time.
Are CPT to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some super cheap fares from CPT to Shanghai Pudong Airport surfacing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cape Town Intl.
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines
Return price
S$1,204
Distance
12913 km

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