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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to China from AED 698

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2026.

Fri 15/513:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 4/616:25
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop22h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,319
Fri 15/513:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 4/608:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,319
Thu 16/420:55
AUH
-
CAN
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 20/418:30
CAN
-
AUH
1 stop31h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3AED 1,322
Tue 28/423:20
AUH
-
CAN
1 stop15h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 10/507:30
CAN
-
AUH
1 stop17h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3AED 1,333
Wed 13/520:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop13h 05m
Air China
Wed 20/508:55
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,381
Sat 25/423:20
AUH
-
CAN
1 stop15h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 9/509:00
CAN
-
AUH
1 stop15h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3AED 1,414
Fri 15/522:20
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop13h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 22/512:00
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,443
Thu 14/522:20
DXB
-
PEK
1 stop20h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 21/508:25
PEK
-
DXB
1 stop15h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/3AED 1,462
Wed 3/600:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
Thu 11/616:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Deal found 27/3AED 1,535
Wed 3/600:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Thu 11/612:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 27/3AED 1,535
Sun 21/600:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Mon 29/612:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 30/3AED 1,539
Thu 14/522:20
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/522:40
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3AED 1,576

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to China flight deals. Data was last updated 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,161

One-way from

AED 698

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 1,429

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,128 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 645 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 14/6-27/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • United Arab Emirates to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 30 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to China that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiGuangzhou

AUH - CAN

AUHCAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 16/4

20:55-10:35

1 stop33h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 20/4

18:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

AED 1,322

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 13/5

20:10-13:15

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/5

08:55-17:45

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,381

DubaiHangzhou

DXB - HGH

DXBHGH

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

00:10-18:45

1 stop14h 35m

Hangzhou

Sun 26/4

16:15-22:00

1 stop33h 45m

AED 1,601

DubaiChengdu

DXB - CTU

DXBCTU

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

00:10-19:40

1 stop15h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 31/5

20:30-22:20

1 stop29h 50m

AED 1,653

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

00:10-19:00

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/4

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,660

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/4

00:10-13:50

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

AED 1,741

DubaiChengdu

DXB - CTU

DXBCTU

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/6

00:10-19:00

1 stop14h 50m

Chengdu

Sun 28/6

11:00-22:20

1 stop15h 20m

AED 1,752
Fastest return journey

DubaiBeijing

DXB - PEK

DXBPEK

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/4

00:10-11:45

Nonstop7h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sat 23/5

11:00-22:00

1 stop15h 00m

AED 1,800

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/6

21:00-10:50

1 stop33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

15:55-18:10

1 stop30h 15m

AED 1,811

Abu DhabiGuangzhou

AUH - CAN

AUHCAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/4

23:20-18:45

1 stop15h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/4

20:30-00:25

2 stops55h 55m

AED 1,892

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to China?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to China (average of AED 845). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 AE to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 30 March 2026.

When flying from United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates to China delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates 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 30 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern from the United Arab Emirates to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to China?

    Departing from United Arab Emirates to China will take you 13h 05m. The distance from United Arab Emirates to China is about 6500 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to China one-way?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to China?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to China (average of AED 845). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 30 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 812AverageAED 1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapestAED 938AverageAED 1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China SouthernCheapestAED 961AverageAED 1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,105AverageAED 3,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestAED 1,169AverageAED 1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,230AverageAED 1,645FlexibilityNo 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,440AverageAED 3,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,456AverageAED 1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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