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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Cape Town

We've found these cheap flights for you. You can book one-way or round-trip flight tickets.

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    29 6
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,536.

  • How many airports are there in Cape Town (CPT)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cape Town (CPT): Cape Town International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Cape Town

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Cape Town. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Cape Town ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Cape Town airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Fri, May 16 at AED 1643 for one-way flights.
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Compare cheap Shanghai to Cape Town flight deals from over hundreds of airlines.
Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Cape Town. The cheapest airline operating is Qatar Airways.
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Book early or wait unitl the last minute.
It's always better to book early. Flight tickets tend to be the cheapest when they are first released, normally about a year before the departure date. So, check online as soon as the flights you want become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you can still find lower-priced tickets as the flight date approaches.
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Flight Info | Shanghai to Cape Town

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,643
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 12,949.19 km
Popular airline Air China

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