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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to China from AED 617

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 March 2026.

Fri 12/613:00
DXB
-
PEK
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 15/621:00
PEK
-
DXB
1 stop17h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/3AED 1,164
Fri 24/420:30
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Sat 16/518:55
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop28h 00m
Air China
Deal found 11/3AED 1,197
Tue 14/413:00
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop26h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 23/409:10
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop29h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/3AED 1,208
Tue 7/401:00
DXB
-
XIY
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Wed 15/422:45
XIY
-
DXB
1 stop26h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/3AED 1,208
Fri 17/413:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 20/408:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/3AED 1,219
Mon 13/400:10
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop14h 40m
Air China
Thu 23/411:10
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Deal found 15/3AED 1,223
Sun 5/400:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Mon 13/416:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Deal found 14/3AED 1,223
Thu 9/400:10
DXB
-
XMN
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Fri 17/420:40
XMN
-
DXB
1 stop29h 40m
Air China
Deal found 12/3AED 1,223
Fri 3/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Air China
Sat 11/411:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Deal found 14/3AED 1,223
Fri 10/413:00
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 7/522:40
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop16h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/3AED 1,227
Sun 26/400:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Mon 4/516:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Deal found 13/3AED 1,227
Tue 28/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Wed 6/512:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 15/3AED 1,227

Find flight deals from Dubai to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dubai to China flight deals. Data was last updated 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,197

One-way from

AED 617

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 1,429

Good round-trip deal

AED 910 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 810 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 24/4-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Dubai to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m total
  • Dubai to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 182 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to China 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 15 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to China that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiXiamen

DXB - XMN

DXBXMN

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

00:10-20:35

1 stop16h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 17/4

21:35-22:20

1 stop28h 45m

AED 1,230

DubaiBeijing

DXB - PEK

DXBPEK

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

20:30-23:50

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/5

07:00-19:00

1 stop16h 00m

AED 1,286

DubaiChongqing

DXB - CKG

DXBCKG

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/4

00:10-09:55

1 stop29h 45m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 20/4

11:30-22:20

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,289

DubaiChongqing

DXB - CKG

DXBCKG

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/4

00:10-16:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 4/5

13:00-22:20

1 stop13h 20m

AED 1,308

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

00:10-19:00

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,308

DubaiChongqing

DXB - CKG

DXBCKG

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/6

00:10-18:50

1 stop14h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 28/6

12:00-22:20

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,311

DubaiChongqing

DXB - CKG

DXBCKG

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

20:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 6/4

13:00-18:55

1 stop33h 55m

AED 1,322

DubaiChangsha

DXB - CSX

DXBCSX

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

20:30-17:10

1 stop16h 40m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Tue 7/4

07:50-18:55

1 stop15h 05m

AED 1,322

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/8

22:50-16:25

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

07:20-21:30

1 stop18h 10m

AED 1,337

DubaiGuangzhou

DXB - CAN

DXBCAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

22:20-21:50

1 stop19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 18/5

20:05-20:20

1 stop28h 15m

AED 1,341

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to China?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to China (average of AED 845). Flying from Dubai to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,352). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 March 2026.

When flying from Dubai to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Dubai to China delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Dubai and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to China flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 15 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to China, such as Emirates,Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to China?

    For a flight from Dubai to China, you will be flying from Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to China?

    Airlines like Air China, China Eastern, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Dubai to China in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 55m. The distance between Dubai and China is about 6264 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to China are China Southern (AED 626), China Eastern (AED 640), and Air China (AED 654).

  • What are the most popular routes from Dubai to China?

    The most popular route from Dubai to China is Dubai Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Dubai Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Dubai Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to China 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 Dubai to China?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to China (average of AED 845). Flying from Dubai to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,352). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Dubai to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 918AverageAED 1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapestAED 938AverageAED 1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China SouthernCheapestAED 961AverageAED 1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,105AverageAED 3,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestAED 1,169AverageAED 1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,230AverageAED 1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,274AverageAED 1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,382AverageAED 1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,456AverageAED 1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,905AverageAED 2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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