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Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Cheapest airlines flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai, including Ethiopian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Addis Ababa to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$745, and round-trip direct flights start at US$1,175.

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.

Addis Ababa to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Addis Ababa and Shanghai is about 8,789.53 km. The average flying time from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is around 10 hours 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$493
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$797
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,789.53 km
Average flight time10 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Addis Ababa–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is May, with an average price of US$644; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to US$1,044.

US$1,044
US$844
US$644
US$444
    Cheapest
  • US$705
    Apr
  • US$644
    May
  • US$964
    Jun
  • US$718
    Jul
  • US$764
    Aug
  • US$802
    Sep
  • US$856
    Oct
  • US$664
    Nov
  • US$728
    Dec
  • US$1,044
    Jan
  • US$739
    Feb
  • US$802
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

Average weekly flight prices from Addis Ababa to Shanghai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$958
US$810
US$662
US$514
    Cheapest
  • US$817
    Mon
  • US$845
    Tue
  • US$663
    Wed
  • US$958
    Thu
  • US$704
    Fri
  • US$662
    Sat
  • US$849
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Addis Ababa to Shanghai during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$515.

US$702
US$609
US$515
US$422
  • US$515
    28
    Apr
  • US$519
    29
  • US$702
    30
  • US$702
    1
    May
  • US$702
    2
  • US$702
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai (ADD-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$493 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ADD to PVG on Fri, May 15), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$797 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Sun, May 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Malaysia Airlines Etihad Airways Qatar Airways 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 55 minutes to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai.
  • 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 6 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 (00:09)
  • 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 Fri, May 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$493.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai on April 29, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$515.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Bole Addis Ababa 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 canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, China Eastern Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$370.

US$137
US$370
US$604
US$838
US$1,071
China Eastern Airlines
US$370
China Eastern Airlines
EgyptAir
US$663
EgyptAir
Etihad Airways
US$876
Etihad Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
US$970
Ethiopian Airlines
Qatar Airways
US$1,057
Qatar Airways
Emirates
US$1,071
Emirates

How many flights fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Addis Ababa to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday.

10
9
8
7
Highest
8
Mon
8
Tue
8
Wed
8
Thu
10
Fri
9
Sat
8
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel details on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours, and for many routes are refreshed in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate and up-to-date the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.