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Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai, China
Cape Town to Shanghai Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 12:07 -04:00
We've scanned 109 155 000 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Shanghai. Singapore frequently offer the best deals to Shanghai flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.
Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?
The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Cape Town to Shanghai based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Cape Town to Shanghai?
The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Cape Town to Shanghai.
| Advanced Purchase | Non Stop | Connecting |
|---|---|---|
| < 7 days | R0 | R23 578 |
| 7-14 days | R0 | R17 136 |
| 14-21 days | R591 677 | R18 470 |
| 21-30 days | R1 478 714 | R19 290 |
| 30-60 days | R0 | R69 667 |
| 60-90 days | R0 | R22 339 |
| 90+ days | R0 | R21 596 |
Compare Flight Prices from Cape Town to Shanghai by Month
Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Cape Town to Shanghai flights.
| Month | Origin | Destination | Carrier | Depart Date | Return Date | Stops | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | Cape Town | Shanghai | Ethiopian | 2023/09/24 | 2023/10/02 | 1 | R23 578 |
| October | Cape Town | Shanghai | Emirates | 2023/10/20 | 2023/10/29 | 1 | R19 290 |
| November | Cape Town | Shanghai | Emirates | 2023/11/06 | 2023/11/15 | 1 | R18 165 |
| December | Cape Town | Shanghai | Ethiopian | 2023/12/16 | 2024/01/03 | 1 | R22 339 |
| November | Cape Town | Shanghai | Ethiopian | 2023/11/10 | 2023/11/24 | 1 | R17 022 |
| February | Cape Town | Shanghai | Lufthansa | 2024/02/04 | 2024/02/18 | 1 | R25 580 |
| September | Cape Town | Shanghai | Singapore | 2023/09/22 | 2023/10/06 | 2 | R14 372 |
| December | Cape Town | Shanghai | Singapore | 2023/12/25 | 2024/01/10 | 2 | R16 431 |
Cheap Last Minute Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Cape Town to Shanghai. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.
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Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.
The average price for connecting flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is R20 815.
The average price for direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is R1 478 714.
One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Cape Town to Shanghai. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.
The average price for one way flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is R11 742.
The average price for round trip flights from Cape Town to Shanghai is R20 815.
Airlines in Cape Town flying to Shanghai Last modified: Sep 27, 2023 10:56 -04:00Number of routes searched: 0Number of itineraries searched: 0
Wondering which airlines fly out of Cape Town to Shanghai? We've gathered the average price of Cape Town airlines with flights to Shanghai. Different airlines offer different levels of comfort and service, so consider convenience when choosing your airline.
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