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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai Starting at AED 1,798

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 3,870.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Cape Town to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, May 6 at AED 1798 for one-way flights.
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Flight Info | Cape Town to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight price AED 1,797
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 12,949.19 km
Popular airline Emirates

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