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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

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Cape Town Shanghai
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Sat., 28 Dec. CPT - PVG
$1239 $1155
Prime price per passenger

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
52% Trains in Shanghai are 52% cheaper than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $1.8
Shanghai $0.86
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
52% A meal in Shanghai is 52% cheaper than a meal in Cape Town.
Cape Town $13.48
Shanghai $6.42
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.7 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
Distance: 12981 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Shanghai is of around 16:10 hours on average, considering an average distance of 13,091 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Shanghai is $1155. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.42 AUD, 58% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 2.16 AUD, while train tickets costs 52% less in Shanghai: 0.86 AUD against 1.80 AUD in Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.42 AUD in Shanghai, 52% less than the 13.48 AUD in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 60% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 5.37 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.35 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

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