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Cheap flights from China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,017

SHA — DXB
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to Dubai

Mon 12/1022:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Tue 20/1021:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 20/8AED 1,689
Sat 5/922:00 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 14/900:30 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 20/8AED 1,917
Thu 24/1215:20 -
1 stop22h 05m
Fri 1/118:15 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 16/8AED 1,924
Thu 12/1106:50 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Sun 15/1111:00 -
Nonstop7h 30m
Deal found 17/8AED 2,071
Sun 18/1000:35 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 23/1023:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 18/8AED 2,115
Sun 20/1200:45 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Fri 25/1210:45 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Deal found 16/8AED 2,119
Fri 4/1206:15 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Sun 17/109:15 -
Nonstop7h 50m
Deal found 18/8AED 2,122
Mon 28/1206:15 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Thu 31/1209:15 -
Nonstop7h 50m
Deal found 17/8AED 2,126
Thu 10/919:20 -
1 stop31h 15m
Tue 24/1123:35 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 21/8AED 2,126
Mon 5/1007:20 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Mon 19/1009:40 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Deal found 18/8AED 2,130
Tue 13/1015:25 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sat 17/1014:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 20/8AED 2,145
Sat 5/922:00 -
1 stop34h 00m
Tue 15/915:30 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 20/8AED 2,170

Find flight deals from China to Dubai

Round-trip from

AED 1,689

One-way from

AED 1,017

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,332

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,944 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,242 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 12/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • China to Dubai
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  • Gulf Air
  • 7/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 40m total
  • China to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (AED 2,923 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BeijingDubai

PEK Beijing Capital - DXB Dubai Intl

PEKDXB

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/11

06:50-11:40

Nonstop8h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/11

11:00-22:30

Nonstop7h 30m

AED 2,071

BeijingDubai

PEK Beijing Capital - DXB Dubai Intl

PEKDXB

Beijing Capital

Mon 28/12

06:50-11:40

Nonstop8h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 31/12

11:00-22:30

Nonstop7h 30m

AED 2,071
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenDubai

SZX Shenzhen - DXB Dubai Intl

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Sun 20/12

00:45-05:25

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/12

10:45-22:00

Nonstop7h 15m

AED 2,119

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/12

06:15-12:05

Nonstop9h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/1

09:15-21:05

Nonstop7h 50m

AED 2,122

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

07:20-12:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

09:40-22:20

Nonstop8h 40m

AED 2,122

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/12

06:15-12:05

Nonstop9h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/1

09:15-21:05

Nonstop7h 50m

AED 2,122

GuangzhouDubai

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - DXB Dubai Intl

CANDXB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/9

19:20-22:35

1 stop31h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/11

23:35-11:15

1 stop31h 40m

AED 2,126

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 28/12

06:15-12:05

Nonstop9h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 31/12

09:15-21:05

Nonstop7h 50m

AED 2,126

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

06:15-12:05

Nonstop9h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/11

09:15-21:05

Nonstop7h 50m

AED 2,130

GuangzhouDubai

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - DXB Dubai Intl

CANDXB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 13/10

15:25-02:25

1 stop15h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/10

14:15-15:25

1 stop21h 10m

AED 2,145

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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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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Dubai (average of AED 1,605). Flying from China to Dubai in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,584). 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?

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 morning could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

How often are flights from China to Dubai delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between China and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 evening 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 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

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
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 50m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,071. China and Dubai are separated by a distance of 5840 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 554 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from AED 570 and China Eastern from AED 600 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from China to Dubai, consider Beijing Capital - Dubai Intl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Dubai (average of AED 1,605). Flying from China to Dubai in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,584). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestAED 1,998AverageAED 3,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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