Flying from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to CPT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to CPT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PVG land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Shanghai to CPT flight? Check in to a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down right on cue.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, $630 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,299. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Shanghai to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). January is when most people travel to Cape Town. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Book a Shanghai to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cape Town right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Cape Town International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are popular attractions which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres northwest of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like North Head Lighthouse, Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum.
Head 97 kilometres northeast from Cape Town and you'll be in Ceres, another well-known stop in South Africa. Don't leave without experiencing Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
