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Flights from Shanghai to Gaborone

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Gaborone over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$1,357 and round-trip from US$2,225. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        GBE 15:30
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Gaborone - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,225 US$3,090
        28% off
        28% off
        US$3,090 US$2,225
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        GBE 15:30
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Gaborone - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,372 US$3,090
        23% off
        23% off
        US$3,090 US$2,372
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        GBE 15:30
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Gaborone - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,497 US$3,090
        19% off
        19% off
        US$3,090 US$2,497
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        GBE 15:30
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Gaborone - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,595
        16% off
        US$3,090 US$2,595
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:00
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        GBE 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Gaborone - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Sat, Sep 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,357 US$2,160
        37% off
        37% off
        US$2,160 US$1,357
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Thu, Oct 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,371 US$2,160
        37% off
        37% off
        US$2,160 US$1,371
      • PVG 23:30
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Thu, Oct 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,373 US$2,160
        36% off
        36% off
        US$2,160 US$1,373
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Fri, Oct 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,376
        36% off
        US$2,160 US$1,376
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,478
        32% off
        US$2,160 US$1,478
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Tue, Sep 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,559
        28% off
        US$2,160 US$1,559
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,561
        28% off
        US$2,160 US$1,561
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,577
        27% off
        US$2,160 US$1,577
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,669
        23% off
        US$2,160 US$1,669
      • PVG 00:20
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:35
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Wed, Sep 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,814
        16% off
        US$2,160 US$1,814
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        GBE 14:00
        Shanghai - Gaborone | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Gaborone flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Gaborone, including Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Gaborone according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Gaborone Flight Information

The distance between Shanghai and Gaborone is about 11,872.77 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$1,357
Cheapest return ticket price US$2,225
Cheapest month September
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 11,872.77 km
Popular airline Cathay Pacific
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Gaborone route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Gaborone (SHA-GBE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$1,357 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to GBE on Sat, Sep 12), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$2,225 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Thu, Sep 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Gaborone with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Gaborone 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Gaborone, 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 Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$1,357.
    · 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 Gaborone travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Gaborone is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Gaborone on September 13, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,478.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Gaborone: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (PVG-GBE) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Gaborone and Shanghai is 6h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Gaborone is US$1,814. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Gaborone, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Gaborone

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Gaborone?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Emirates provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Gaborone, with fares starting at US$870.

US$228
US$870
US$1,513
US$2,155
US$2,797
Emirates
US$870
Emirates
Qatar Airways
US$1,231
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
US$1,849
Singapore Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
US$2,797
Ethiopian Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.