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Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Airlines operating flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai, including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Ethiopian Airlines.

Find direct flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from SEK 6,305 or return tickets from SEK 10,806.

Displayed flight fares from Addis Ababa to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Addis Ababa to Shanghai

The distance between Addis Ababa and Shanghai is approximately 8,789.53km. It takes around 10 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSEK 3,983
Cheapest return ticket priceSEK 6,940
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,789.53km
Average flight time10 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

The cheapest time for Addis Ababa to Shanghai flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from SEK 3,226.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Addis Ababa to Shanghai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, EgyptAir offers one-way fares as low as SEK 3,983 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ADD to PVG on Wed, Dec 31), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from SEK 6,940 departing on Thu, Jan 29 and returning on Mon, Feb 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 35 minutes to fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Addis Ababa to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET684 (01:04)
  • To find best deals on flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 31, with one-way flights priced at just SEK 3,983.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai on December 8, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at SEK 7,250.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ADD-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Addis Ababa is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.