Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Kano

You can pick from 5 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Kano including Ethiopian Airlines, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, with Qatar Airways serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Kano in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$527, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,064.

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

Shanghai to Kano Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Kano is about 11,402.84 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$527
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,064
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,402.84 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Kano?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kano: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one-way prices start at US$527.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kano (SHA-KAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$527 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to KAN on Thu, Jan 15), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,064 departing on Tue, Jan 20 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Kano with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines 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 Kano 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 Kano, 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 Thu, Jan 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$527.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · 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 Kano travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kano is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kano on December 25, 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$652.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kano, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (PVG-KAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
  • The time difference between Kano and Shanghai is 7h.
  • 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.