Cheap flights from Cape Town, South Africa to Shanghai, China
Flights starting at £423. Choose between Fly Safair, China Eastern Airlines, or Emirates to find the best price.
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Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways. Cape Town and Shanghai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.
Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes | 0 0 |
China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | 0 0 |
Emirates | UAE | EK | No | 0 0 |
Cathay Pacific | CPA | CX | Yes | 0 0 |
Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
Weather in Shanghai
Average Weather
Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
January | 9°C | 3°C |
February | 10°C | 4°C |
March | 15°C | 7°C |
April | 20°C | 12°C |
May | 25°C | 17°C |
June | 27°C | 21°C |
July | 31°C | 25°C |
August | 31°C | 26°C |
September | 27°C | 22°C |
October | 23°C | 17°C |
November | 18°C | 12°C |
December | 11°C | 5°C |
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