Guangzhou (CAN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 40,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $41.50. One airline flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 4,995 miles (8,038 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dhaka, Delhi and Hong Kong and more.
How many miles CAN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 40,000 | $41.50β48 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 45,000 | $38.50β45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 48,000 | $13.50β20 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 50,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 55,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $23.50β420 |
| United MileagePlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 65,000 | $13.50β20 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 90,000 | $58.30β64.80 |
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 CAN to ADD
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book CAN 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
CAN to ADD with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dhaka (DAC)China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
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- Via Delhi (DEL)China Southern Airlines and IndiGo, then Ethiopian Airlines



- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then Ethiopian Airlines


- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way



- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more, then Ethiopian Airlines3U
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- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way





- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way




- Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Ethiopian Airlines

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- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way


- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air, then Ethiopian Airlines


- Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia and China Southern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines and Flynas




- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines and Jazeera Airways

J9 - Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way




- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way



- Via Nairobi (NBO)China Southern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways



CAN to ADD: common questions
How many miles does CAN to ADD cost?
In economy it starts at 40,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $41.50. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (45,000), ANA Mileage Club (48,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000). 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 CAN to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Guangzhou from Addis Ababa by plane?
Guangzhou (CAN) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 4,995 miles (8,038 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAN 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 Guangzhou and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Dhaka (DAC), Delhi (DEL), Hong Kong (HKG), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Chengdu (TFU). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Etihad Airways through Abu Dhabi.
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.







