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Cheap flights Cape Town — Shanghai

Cape Town (CPT, ZA) Shanghai (SHA, CN)
from $633 12 978 km ~15h 46m 2 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Sunday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $633 on 13.12.2026
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Prices found for 2 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
13 Dec 2026, Sun
Turkish Airlines TK 47
01:55
CPT Cape Town International Airport
23:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
21h 25m 1 stop
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$633
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
LIFT Airline GE 132
14:00
CPT Cape Town International Airport
12:15
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22h 15m 2 stops
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$870
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Route characteristics
Distance
12 978 km
Flight time
15h 46m
Time difference
+6h
Minimum price
from $633 (13.12.2026)
Average price
$752
Maximum price
$870
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (2)
TK Turkish Airlines GE LIFT Airline
Agencies (1)
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Prices by day of week
Saturday
$870
avg $870
Sunday
$633
avg $633
Cheapest
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$633
LIFT Airline
LIFT Airline
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$870
Where to buy tickets 1
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2 tickets · 2 days
from $633
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 15h 46m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 12 978 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $633 on 13.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $752. Range: $633 — $870.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Shanghai?
The difference — +6h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Turkish Airlines, LIFT Airline.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Shanghai

Flights Cape Town — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 12 978 km. Flight time 15h 46m. Time difference +6h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Shanghai (SHA) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

2 airlines operate on this route: Turkish Airlines, LIFT Airline.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $633 (13.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $752, ranging from $633 to $870. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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CN
Guangzhou
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Heihe
CN
Hangzhou
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Sanya
CN
Shenzhen
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