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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Abu Dhabi from AED 914

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — AUH
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 June 2026.

Wed 2/915:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop23h 25m
Gulf Air
Sat 5/907:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/6AED 1,920
Tue 17/1114:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop10h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 20/1123:30
AUH
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/6AED 2,009
Sun 15/1114:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop10h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1123:30
AUH
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6AED 2,012
Wed 2/915:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/914:15
AUH
-
PVG
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6AED 2,398
Thu 13/812:50
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/821:00
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6AED 2,405
Tue 17/1118:10
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/1122:30
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/6AED 2,659
Wed 2/909:15
PVG
-
AUH
2 stops32h 50m
SAUDIA
Sat 5/915:00
AUH
-
PVG
2 stops26h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 27/6AED 2,728
Sun 15/1118:10
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1122:30
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/6AED 2,772
Fri 10/717:30
SHA
-
AUH
3 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1011:55
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6AED 2,923
Sat 11/713:40
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1011:55
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6AED 3,088
Thu 13/821:45
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 20/821:00
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop33h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/6AED 3,151
Wed 2/919:15
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop33h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 5/921:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop13h 45m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 27/6AED 5,280

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Round-trip from

AED 1,920

One-way from

AED 914
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 2/9-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Abu Dhabi
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  • Gulf Air
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Abu Dhabi
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2026.
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ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

14:00-20:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 18/11

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 2,009

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/11

14:00-20:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 20/11

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 2,009

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

14:00-20:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 18/11

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 2,012

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/8

12:50-00:25

1 stop15h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/8

21:00-10:15

1 stop33h 15m

AED 2,405

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/11

18:10-03:50

1 stop13h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 20/11

22:30-21:45

1 stop19h 15m

AED 2,659

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/7

17:30-20:55

3 stops31h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/10

11:55-22:20

3 stops30h 25m

AED 2,923

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/7

13:40-07:15

2 stops21h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/10

11:55-22:20

3 stops30h 25m

AED 3,088

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/8

21:45-00:25

2 stops30h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/8

21:00-10:15

1 stop33h 15m

AED 3,151

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/9

19:15-00:25

1 stop33h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 5/9

21:10-14:55

1 stop13h 45m

AED 5,280
Cheapest one-way

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/10

18:10-10:50

1 stop20h 40m

AED 1,105

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,373). Flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,070). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Shanghai. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

    For as low as AED 2,009, China Eastern can have you in Abu Dhabi from Shanghai in 10h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6545 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,373). Flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,070). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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