On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Shanghai — Addis Ababa route. The distance between the cities is 8,810 km, with a flight frequency of up to 5 times per week.
Flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Ticket prices change constantly, so use the low-price calendar and price trend chart to find the best deals. You can also find information on how to get to Shanghai airport and how to travel from Addis Ababa airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shanghai — Addis Ababa by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $414 in e, and the most expensive are around $853 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Shanghai → Addis Ababa, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,048 | high | May | $818 | low | Sep | $805 | low |
| Feb | $1,022 | high | Jun | $792 | low | Oct | $996 | high |
| Mar | $920 | medium | Jul | $869 | medium | Nov | $907 | medium |
| Apr | $894 | medium | Aug | $881 | medium | Dec | $1,035 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest weather in Addis Ababa is seen in March, when daytime temperatures reach 23.5°C. The rainiest period is August: this month records up to 31 wet days, and precipitation exceeds 400 mm.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in August, starting $402. Prices peak in April, when ticket costs can increase to $854.
As a compromise between weather and price, it is worth considering December — this is the driest month of the year with moderate fares. The period from July to September is best avoided due to the extreme amount of rainfall.
The primary carrier on this route is Ethiopian Airlines, providing a steady air connection between the cities. A total of about 5 flights per week are operated on this route, including direct flights. You can find detailed information regarding departure times and available route options in the interactive list below.
Flights Shanghai — Addis Ababa depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 10.5–11 hours, considering the route distance of 8,810 km.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach your destination without layovers.
Flights arrive at Bole International Airport (ADD), which serves Addis Ababa.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance and monitor price trends in the calendar on this page to catch the best offers.
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