S$998 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$998 for one-way flights and S$1,592 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,592 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,592
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,592 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,597 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,597
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,597 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,628 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,628
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,628 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,656 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,656
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,656 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,725 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,725
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,725 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,727 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,727
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,727 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,756 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,756
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,756 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,771 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,771
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,771 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,777 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,777
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,777 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,790 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,790
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,790 found 3 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,801 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,801
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$1,801 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,822 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,822
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,822 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Sat, 20 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,920 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,920
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at S$1,920 found 5 days ago
Qatar Airways
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,082 Return, found 3 days ago
S$2,082
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$2,082 found 3 days ago
Xiamen Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,137 Return, found 3 days ago
S$2,137
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$2,137 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,648 Return, found 3 days ago
S$2,648
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Shanghai to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at S$2,648 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport was S$1,592. Cheap fares don't last forever, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to CPT?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to CPT 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 Shanghai Pudong Airport to CPT flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
With a flight distance of 13,000 kilometres between China and Cape Town, this is a long flight. Be sure to drink plenty of water and move your legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Currently, no airlines offer flights directly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport. You'll need to book a flight with one or more stops. To get the best price and connections, lock in your airfare well in advance.
Are PVG to CPT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally pick up a fantastic last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting caught in the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Return price
S$1,592
Distance
12913 km

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Pudong Intl. to Cape Town
S$1,591.80
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