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Cheap flights Chengdu — Cape Town

from $762 11 483 km ~14h 1m 8 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $762 on 28.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
28 Dec 2026, Mon
Ethiopian Airlines ET 637
21:05
TFU Chengdu Tianfu
14:15
CPT Cape Town International Airport
17h 10m 2 stops
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23 Dec 2026, Wed
Air China CA 4329
06:30
TFU Chengdu Tianfu
00:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
18h 10m 2 stops
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25 Dec 2026, Fri
Air China CA 4335
11:55
CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
06:15
CPT Cape Town International Airport
18h 20m 2 stops
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23 Dec 2026, Wed
Ethiopian Airlines ET 637
21:05
TFU Chengdu Tianfu
14:15
CPT Cape Town International Airport
17h 10m 2 stops
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22 Dec 2026, Tue
Air China CA 4329
06:30
TFU Chengdu Tianfu
00:35
CPT Cape Town International Airport
18h 5m 2 stops
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27 Dec 2026, Sun
Ethiopian Airlines ET 637
21:05
TFU Chengdu Tianfu
14:15
CPT Cape Town International Airport
17h 10m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
11 483 km
Flight time
14h 1m
Time difference
-6h
Minimum price
from $762 (28.12.2026)
Average price
$777
Maximum price
$802
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (2)
CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport TFU Chengdu Tianfu
Arrival airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Airlines (3)
ET Ethiopian Airlines CA Air China ZH Shenzhen Airlines
Agencies (2)
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Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
4 flights · 4 days
$762
Air China
Air China
3 flights · 3 days
$774
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$838
Where to buy tickets 2
Kupi.com
5 tickets · 4 days
from $762
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $774
Airports

From — Chengdu (2)

  • CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
  • TFU Chengdu Tianfu

To — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chengdu — Cape Town
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Cape Town?
Approximate flight time — 14h 1m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Chengdu to Cape Town?
The straight-line distance — 11 483 km.
How much do flights from Chengdu to Cape Town cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $762 on 28.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $777. Range: $762 — $802.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Cape Town?
The difference — -6h.
From which airports does Chengdu operate flights?
From Chengdu: CTU (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport), TFU (Chengdu Tianfu).
To which airports in Cape Town do flights arrive?
To Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
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 Chengdu — Cape Town

Flights Chengdu — Cape Town is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 11 483 km. Flight time 14h 1m. Time difference -6h.

From Chengdu (CTU) flights depart from 2 airports: CTU, TFU. To Cape Town (CPT) — 1 arrival airport: CPT.

3 airlines operate on this route: Ethiopian Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $762 (28.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $777, ranging from $762 to $802. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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