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Cheap flights from China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 558

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 962

One-way from

AED 558

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,866

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,507 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,293 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • China to Dubai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • China to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 388 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 463 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from China to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Mon 22/1217:55CAN - DXB
1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 6/120:45DXB - CAN
1 stop13h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11AED 1,113
Tue 9/1211:20CAN - DXB
1 stop11h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1223:15DXB - CAN
1 stop13h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11AED 1,164
Sat 20/1213:05SZX - DXB
1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 27/1220:45DXB - SZX
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11AED 1,168
Thu 11/1209:00SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 26/1213:00DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11AED 1,238
Thu 11/1211:35PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 26/1213:00DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11AED 1,256
Thu 11/1209:55PVG - DXB
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1221:05DXB - PVG
Nonstop7h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11AED 1,285
Thu 11/1211:35PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1201:00DXB - PVG
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11AED 1,307
Thu 11/1209:00SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1201:15DXB - SHA
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11AED 1,315
Wed 3/1220:30SHA - DXB
1 stop30h 45mAir China
Mon 8/1201:15DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Deal found 25/11AED 1,318
Wed 3/1221:10PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 05mAir China
Mon 8/1201:00DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 30mAir China
Deal found 25/11AED 1,318
Thu 18/1210:30CAN - DXB
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Tue 23/1201:15DXB - CAN
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 25/11AED 1,318
Mon 15/1219:40CAN - DXB
1 stop31h 35mAir China
Thu 18/1201:00DXB - CAN
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Deal found 24/11AED 1,326

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Dubai 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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/12

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

AED 1,238

ShenzhenDubai

SZX - DXB

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Wed 7/1

19:20-17:05

1 stop25h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

23:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

AED 1,252

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/1

21:00-23:10

1 stop30h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

01:15-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

AED 1,311

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

07:45-23:15

1 stop19h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

01:15-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

AED 1,322

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

11:40-23:10

1 stop15h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/1

01:15-10:55

1 stop29h 40m

AED 1,329

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/1

20:35-23:10

1 stop30h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

01:15-23:20

1 stop18h 05m

AED 1,329

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

07:45-23:15

1 stop19h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/12

01:15-13:25

1 stop32h 10m

AED 1,333

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/12

20:35-23:10

1 stop30h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/12

01:00-19:30

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,333

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/1

18:00-20:45

1 stop30h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/1

23:15-15:15

1 stop12h 00m

AED 1,351

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

10:50-00:05

1 stop17h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/1

20:20-12:15

1 stop11h 55m

AED 1,359

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Best time to book a flight from China to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Dubai

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Dubai (average of AED 918). Flying from China to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,373). 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 CN to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from China to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Dubai flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to Dubai delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between China and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 China to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern from China to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Dubai. 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 into for flights to Dubai from China?

    Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from China to Dubai.

  • How long is the flight from China to Dubai?

    A quick flight from China to Dubai can take about 25h 45m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,252. China and Dubai are separated by a distance of 5897 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 580 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from AED 617 and Sichuan Airlines from AED 676 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from China to Dubai, consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl, Shanghai Pu Dong - Dubai Intl or Beijing Capital - Dubai Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Dubai (average of AED 918). Flying from China to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,373). 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 airline flying from China to Dubai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from China to Dubai. 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestAED 1,904AverageAED 2,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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