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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to China from AED 643

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
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 3 February 2026.

Sat 7/323:15
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop13h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 13/312:00
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/2AED 1,039
Sun 8/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop12h 40m
Air China
Tue 24/313:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/2AED 1,098
Fri 20/313:00
DXB
-
PEK
1 stop23h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 23/319:00
PEK
-
DXB
1 stop19h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2AED 1,149
Fri 6/313:00
DXB
-
CKG
1 stop19h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 12/313:05
CKG
-
DXB
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2AED 1,153
Fri 20/313:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 30/308:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/2AED 1,157
Sun 22/318:55
DXB
-
CTU
1 stop13h 45m
Air China
Sat 28/321:30
CTU
-
DXB
1 stop25h 25m
Air China
Deal found 2/2AED 1,168
Sat 21/301:15
DXB
-
CTU
1 stop13h 50m
Air China
Thu 26/313:45
CTU
-
DXB
1 stop13h 30m
Air China
Deal found 3/2AED 1,175
Sat 14/322:30
DXB
-
PEK
1 stop11h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 19/308:30
PEK
-
DXB
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/2AED 1,186
Wed 25/301:55
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop31h 25m
China Southern
Sun 5/420:50
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop29h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 1/2AED 1,186
Sat 21/320:45
DXB
-
CKG
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 25/311:25
CKG
-
DXB
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2AED 1,194
Wed 18/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Air China
Thu 26/321:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop29h 55m
Air China
Deal found 2/2AED 1,194
Fri 6/301:15
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop13h 05m
Air China
Fri 13/312:40
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop14h 35m
Air China
Deal found 3/2AED 1,205

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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,039

One-way from

AED 643

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 3,346

Good round-trip deal

AED 930 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 640 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Dubai to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Dubai to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 549 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 395 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 3 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChongqing

DXB - CKG

DXBCKG

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop17h 00m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 12/3

17:05-10:55

1 stop21h 50m

AED 1,157

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/3

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

08:30-10:55

1 stop30h 25m

AED 1,157

DubaiChengdu

DXB - CTU

DXBCTU

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/3

01:15-19:05

1 stop13h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 26/3

13:45-23:15

1 stop13h 30m

AED 1,175

DubaiChengdu

DXB - CTU

DXBCTU

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/3

01:15-18:15

1 stop13h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 27/3

10:00-23:15

1 stop17h 15m

AED 1,212

DubaiXi'an

DXB - XIY

DXBXIY

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:15-19:20

1 stop14h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 26/3

19:30-23:15

1 stop31h 45m

AED 1,219

DubaiXiamen

DXB - XMN

DXBXMN

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

01:15-19:35

1 stop14h 20m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 14/3

13:20-23:15

1 stop13h 55m

AED 1,219

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

AED 1,219

DubaiBeijing

DXB - PEK

DXBPEK

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

22:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/3

08:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

AED 1,223

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

AED 1,227

DubaiChengdu

DXB - CTU

DXBCTU

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:15-18:55

1 stop13h 40m

Chengdu

Thu 26/3

15:10-17:00

1 stop29h 50m

AED 1,227

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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 1,351). 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 3 February 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 22% of weekly flights between Dubai and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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 3 February 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
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 Hainan Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Dubai to China in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. The distance between Dubai and China is about 4770 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 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 918AverageAED 1,774FlexibilityNo 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 1,105AverageAED 3,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestAED 1,197AverageAED 1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,230AverageAED 1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,274AverageAED 1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,381AverageAED 1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,456AverageAED 1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,904AverageAED 2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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