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Cheap flights from China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 749

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 May 2026.

Thu 11/616:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Tue 16/600:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
Deal found 8/5AED 1,554
Wed 17/617:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop32h 50m
Air China
Tue 23/600:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Air China
Deal found 11/5AED 1,557
Thu 4/609:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Wed 10/600:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
Deal found 10/5AED 1,557
Wed 24/612:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Tue 30/600:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Deal found 10/5AED 1,645
Thu 2/719:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop31h 15m
Gulf Air
Wed 8/708:00
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop24h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,675
Thu 21/519:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop20h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 26/523:35
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop32h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,701
Sun 18/1015:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop15h 35m
Gulf Air
Tue 27/1013:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,734
Mon 19/1015:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Tue 27/1019:05
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,737
Wed 3/615:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop15h 35m
Gulf Air
Thu 4/619:05
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop11h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,752
Thu 21/519:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop28h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 25/510:50
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop23h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,752
Thu 21/519:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Gulf Air
Wed 27/521:00
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop11h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,781
Thu 21/519:20
CAN
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Gulf Air
Thu 28/523:35
DXB
-
CAN
1 stop33h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,792

Find flight deals from China to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,554

One-way from

AED 749

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,178

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,944 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,374 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • China to Dubai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • China to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (AED 2,585 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (AED 643 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Dubai Intl.
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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 11 May 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

16:20-22:20

1 stop34h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/6

00:10-10:15

1 stop30h 05m

AED 1,554

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

12:25-22:20

1 stop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/6

00:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,645

ShenzhenDubai

SZX - DXB

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Fri 30/10

22:30-19:15

1 stop24h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

21:05-11:40

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,057

ShenzhenDubai

SZX - DXB

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Thu 29/10

00:45-05:25

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

10:45-22:00

Nonstop7h 15m

AED 2,057

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

07:20-12:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/6

09:40-22:20

Nonstop8h 40m

AED 2,057
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenDubai

SZX - DXB

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Tue 9/6

00:45-04:20

Nonstop7h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/6

11:00-22:40

Nonstop7h 40m

AED 2,060

ShenzhenDubai

SZX - DXB

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Sun 21/6

00:45-04:20

Nonstop7h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/6

11:00-22:40

Nonstop7h 40m

AED 2,060

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

07:20-12:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

09:40-22:20

Nonstop8h 40m

AED 2,060

BeijingDubai

PEK - DXB

PEKDXB

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/6

07:25-11:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

10:40-22:20

Nonstop7h 40m

AED 2,060

BeijingDubai

PEK - DXB

PEKDXB

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/6

07:25-11:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/7

10:40-22:20

Nonstop7h 40m

AED 2,060

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Best time to book a flight from China to Dubai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 617). Flying from China to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,194). 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 11 May 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from China to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

How often are flights from China to Dubai delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between China and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 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 Friday 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 12% 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 11 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 8h 40m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,057. 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 570 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from AED 600 and Air China from AED 645 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 Shenzhen - 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 617). Flying from China to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,194). 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 2 airlines flying from China to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestAED 1,904AverageAED 2,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,998AverageAED 3,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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