Flights Shanghai → Lagos
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shanghai to Lagos have a typical range CNY 4168–21701, median CNY 8293. Full range across all 104 offers: CNY 3628–57936. We analyzed 104 offers from 25 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai → Lagos
Based on 104 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai → Lagos
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | — | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian | — | CNY 401 | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | Included | — |
| Hong Kong Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | — | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | CNY 641 | — |
| KLM | Included | — | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air Canada | Included | CNY 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Lagos cost?
Based on 104 offers · October 2026
Shanghai to Lagos flights ranged from CNY 3628 to CNY 57936 across 104 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 104 offers.
These 104 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 5051 and CNY 10823
What hidden fees do Shanghai to Lagos flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai to Lagos routes. The breakdown below is based on 104 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EK | 85 | 2% |
| QR | 96 | 2% |
| Ethiopian | 401 | 8% |
| CA | 115 | 2% |
| CX | 289 | 3% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| LX | 80 | 1% |
| HX | 30 | 0% |
| LH | 61 | 1% |
| MU | 98 | 1% |
| EY | 100 | 0% |
| TK | 67 | 1% |
| AF | 401 | 3% |
| KL | 202 | 1% |
| ET | 10 | 0% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| CZ | 200 | 1% |
| UA | 67 | 0% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| AC | 42 | 0% |
Ethiopian: base ~CNY 4376 + fees CNY 401 = ~CNY 4777 total. Ethiopian Airlines: base ~CNY 14242 + fees CNY 10 = ~CNY 14252 total.
Ethiopian's CNY 401 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Ethiopian Airlines's lower-fee model — the CNY 9866 base difference shrinks to CNY 9475 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai to Lagos?
25 airlines flew Shanghai to Lagos in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Emirates), fares ranged CNY 3628–8358 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emirates | 7 | 3628–8358 | 3628 | 85 (2%) |
 Qatar Airways | 3 | — | 4002 | n/a |
 Qatar Airways | 6 | 4069–9261 | 4135 | 96 (2%) |
 Ethiopian | 3 | 4285–5498 | 4777 | 401 (8%) |
 Air China | 18 | 4978–8431 | 5195 | 115 (2%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 1 | — | 5211 | n/a |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 6777 | 15 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 25 | 5051–11733 | 7389 | 289 (4%) |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 8197 | n/a |
 HX | 2 | — | 8293 | 30 (0%) |
 Swiss | 2 | 8201–8928 | 8565 | 80 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 5 | 8645–20709 | 8766 | 98 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 4 | 8545–10239 | 9109 | 61 (1%) |
 Etihad | 1 | — | 9139 | n/a |
 Turkish Airlines | 1 | — | 9447 | 67 (1%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 10128 | n/a |
 KLM | 5 | 10044–27252 | 10218 | 202 (2%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 14252 | 10 (0%) |
 Thai Airways | 1 | — | 14683 | 0 (0%) |
 Air France | 4 | 10030–20725 | 15319 | 401 (3%) |
 United Airlines | 2 | — | 20624 | 67 (0%) |
 China Southern | 5 | 18653–32446 | 22080 | 200 (1%) |
 Japan Airlines | 2 | 23422–23430 | 23426 | 0 (0%) |
 Air Canada | 1 | — | 29476 | 42 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 2 | 14013–53056 | 33534 | 100 (0%) |
Where do the best Shanghai → Lagos prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai to Lagos flights
- Shanghai–Lagos had 104 offers analyzed. Median price: CNY 8293.
- Ethiopian charges 40.1x more in ancillary fees than ET — CNY 401 vs CNY 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 5134 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 4994. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai to Lagos cost?
- Based on 104 offers analyzed, Shanghai to Lagos flights range from CNY 3628 to CNY 57936, with a median price of CNY 8293. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai to Lagos flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 172 to the base fare on Shanghai to Lagos flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai to Lagos including all fees?
- Emirates has the lowest median fare on Shanghai to Lagos at CNY 3628 (median across 7 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai–Lagos flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 4994. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai to Lagos routes?
- Shanghai to Lagos has 25 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 3628 to CNY 57936 across 104 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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