Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 45,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $38.50. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 5,487 miles (8,831 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Delhi and Changsha and more.
How many miles PVG to ADD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 45,000 | $38.50–45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 48,000 | $13.50–20 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 50,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 55,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 55,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $41.50–48 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $23.50–420 |
| United MileagePlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $13.50–20 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 90,000 | $58.30–64.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to ADD
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book PVG to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
PVG to ADD with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines3U
+4
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India and China Eastern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
+1
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Riyadh (RUH)China Eastern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines and Flynas
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more, then Ethiopian Airlines+5
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Xiamen Airlines
+2
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 4 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
+3 - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China, Hainan Airlines and 2 more, then Ethiopian Airlines+1
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines+4
- Via Seoul (ICN)Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines+4
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
PVG to ADD: common questions
How many miles does PVG to ADD cost?
In economy it starts at 45,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $38.50. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (48,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (55,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Shanghai from Addis Ababa by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 5,487 miles (8,831 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to ADD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Delhi (DEL), Changsha (CSX), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Changsha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.