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Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Addis Ababa

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa, including Ethiopian Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Ethiopian Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to Addis Ababa: One way flights from PHP 53,982, round trip flights from PHP 79,696. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Addis Ababa

The distance between Shanghai and Addis Ababa is about 8,789.53 km. It takes around 11 hours 22 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa. The most popular month to Addis Ababa is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 22,413
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 42,775
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,789.53 km
Average flight time11 hours 22 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Addis Ababa flights: Dec 4 to Dec 10 — one way flight prices from PHP 18,057.

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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

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?

    It takes about 11 hours 22 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
  • 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 Addis Ababa 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa on October 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 23,334.
  • The time difference between Addis Ababa and Shanghai 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.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Addis Ababa

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Addis Ababa. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Addis Ababa ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Addis Ababa airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Nov 4 at PHP 53982 for one-way flights.
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Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Addis Ababa. The cheapest airline operating is Ethiopian Airlines.
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