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Cheap flights from China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 984

SHA — DXB
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to Dubai

Fri 9/1015:55 -
1 stop32h 20m
Mon 12/1023:35 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 8/9AED 1,983
Wed 7/1000:35 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 21/1011:45 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 12/9AED 1,998
Mon 19/1015:55 -
1 stop32h 20m
Mon 26/1023:35 -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 9/9AED 2,016
Sun 15/1116:30 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 21/1107:45 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 9/9AED 2,038
Mon 30/1100:15 -
Nonstop8h 45m
Tue 8/1210:50 -
Nonstop6h 55m
Deal found 9/9AED 2,049
Mon 2/1106:50 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Sun 15/1111:00 -
Nonstop7h 30m
Deal found 10/9AED 2,049
Thu 17/922:00 -
1 stop24h 15m
Mon 21/919:30 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 10/9AED 2,060
Thu 5/1100:45 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Thu 12/1110:45 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Deal found 11/9AED 2,064
Thu 8/1007:20 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Wed 21/1009:40 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Deal found 12/9AED 2,071
Thu 12/1106:50 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Sun 15/1111:00 -
Nonstop7h 30m
Deal found 8/9AED 2,075
Mon 9/1107:25 -
1 stop31h 30m
Tue 17/1113:00 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 11/9AED 2,097
Tue 22/1206:50 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Sat 2/111:00 -
Nonstop7h 30m
Deal found 10/9AED 2,159

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Round-trip from

AED 1,983

One-way from

AED 984

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

AED 3,367

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,944 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,555 or less
Gulf Air
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  • 9/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • China to Dubai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • China to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (AED 2,312 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

15:55-03:30

1 stop15h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 984

GuangzhouDubai

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - DXB Dubai Intl

CANDXB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 10/10

19:20-03:30

1 stop12h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,201

ShanghaiDubai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/12

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,234

BeijingDubai

PEK Beijing Capital - DXB Dubai Intl

PEKDXB

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/11

08:00-10:55

1 stop30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,296

ShenzhenDubai

SZX Shenzhen - DXB Dubai Intl

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Mon 5/10

11:25-03:30

2 stops20h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,322
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenDubai

SZX Shenzhen - DXB Dubai Intl

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Sun 18/10

00:45-05:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,373

GuangzhouDubai

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - DXB Dubai Intl

CANDXB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 7/10

10:40-03:30

2 stops20h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,381

ShanghaiDubai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/12

20:30-23:15

1 stop30h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,384

GuangzhouDubai

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - DXB Dubai Intl

CANDXB

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 27/9

05:00-21:25

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,384

ShenzhenDubai

SZX Shenzhen - DXB Dubai Intl

SZXDXB

Shenzhen

Wed 21/10

00:45-05:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,399

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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 at midday could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

How often are flights from China to Dubai delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between China and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% 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
3,655 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 40m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,071. 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 Emirates from AED 727 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, 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 3,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapestAED 2,989AverageAED 3,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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