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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to China from AED 970

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
7 May — 14 May1
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 7 April 2026.

Mon 1/621:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/4AED 1,590
Thu 14/512:55
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 18/515:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop24h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/4AED 1,601
Sat 16/517:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 25/515:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop28h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/4AED 1,612
Tue 12/523:35
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop32h 25m
Gulf Air
Tue 26/519:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop24h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/4AED 1,638
Mon 22/623:35
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop31h 15m
Gulf Air
Mon 29/615:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/4AED 1,638
Mon 1/623:35
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop10h 25m
Gulf Air
Tue 9/619:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop12h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/4AED 1,664
Wed 17/600:10
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Thu 9/715:40
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop34h 40m
Air China
Deal found 4/4AED 1,671
Sun 7/617:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/615:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop24h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/4AED 1,671
Mon 15/600:10
DXB
-
WUH
1 stop33h 10m
Air China
Sat 20/619:55
WUH
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Air China
Deal found 2/4AED 1,671
Fri 8/500:10
DXB
-
HGH
1 stop12h 35m
Air China
Sun 7/611:00
HGH
-
DXB
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Deal found 3/4AED 1,678
Mon 18/521:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 25/515:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop15h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/4AED 1,682
Sun 17/512:55
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Gulf Air
Sun 24/515:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop15h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/4AED 1,693

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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,590

One-way from

AED 970

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 2,284

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,369 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 645 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Dubai to China
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Dubai to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 844 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 177 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to China.
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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 7 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiWuhan

DXB - WUH

DXBWUH

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

00:10-13:20

1 stop33h 10m

Wuhan

Sat 20/6

19:55-22:20

1 stop30h 25m

AED 1,671

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/5

21:00-10:50

1 stop33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

15:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

AED 1,682

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

21:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:55-03:30

1 stop15h 35m

AED 1,752

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/6

00:10-20:05

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

16:35-22:20

1 stop33h 45m

AED 1,752

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

AED 1,763

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,803

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/6

12:55-09:55

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

15:55-18:10

1 stop30h 15m

AED 1,811

DubaiWuhan

DXB - WUH

DXBWUH

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

00:10-23:05

2 stops18h 55m

Wuhan

Sun 31/5

17:50-22:20

1 stop32h 30m

AED 1,822

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

00:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

AED 1,822

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

00:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,822

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to China

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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 1,351). 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 7 April 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 24% of weekly flights between Dubai and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 Thursday 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 7 April 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
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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, Gulf Air, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Dubai to China in about 20h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 55m. The distance between Dubai and China is about 5840 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 1,351). 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 7 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapestAED 679AverageAED 1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestAED 918AverageAED 1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapestAED 938AverageAED 1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China SouthernCheapestAED 961AverageAED 1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,225AverageAED 3,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,230AverageAED 1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,274AverageAED 1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,390AverageAED 1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,456AverageAED 1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,868AverageAED 2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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