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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 588

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Dubai

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Best flights from Shanghai to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Fri 13/312:30SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Sat 11/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,480
Fri 12/615:55PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 35mGulf Air
Sun 21/619:10DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 30/12AED 1,693
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 14/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Tue 10/319:05PVG - DXB
1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Mon 16/319:30SHA - DXB
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Mon 13/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Fri 13/321:30SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 45mAir China
Thu 9/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Fri 13/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 15/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Mon 16/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Tue 14/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Thu 12/307:10PVG - DXB
1 stop18h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Mon 16/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Sat 11/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/307:10PVG - DXB
1 stop18h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Thu 12/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Thu 12/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Thu 9/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Sun 15/308:30PVG - DXB
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Wed 11/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Thu 12/311:30SHA - DXB
1 stop15h 45mAir China
Fri 10/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/308:30PVG - DXB
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 9/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Wed 11/314:00SHA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir China
Fri 10/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Sat 14/307:45SHA - DXB
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Sun 12/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop15h 55mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/319:30SHA - DXB
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Fri 10/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/319:30SHA - DXB
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Sun 12/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop13h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Sat 14/312:30SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Thu 9/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,465

One-way from

AED 588

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 2,244
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/3-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Dubai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 458 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Dubai that are best for you.

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

12:30-23:15

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/4

00:10-19:00

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,480

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

19:30-23:15

1 stop31h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

00:10-18:30

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

00:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

00:10-17:00

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

00:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

11:30-23:15

1 stop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

07:45-23:15

1 stop19h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/4

00:10-20:05

1 stop15h 55m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

19:30-23:15

1 stop31h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/4

00:10-18:30

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,502

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Dubai

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai (average of AED 811). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,550). 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 SHA to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 1 January 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% on flights from Shanghai to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    For a flight from Shanghai to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre vof the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Shanghai per day. 0 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Shanghai on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Dubai in 14h 45m. Fly via China Eastern, Air China, or Gulf Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Shanghai and Dubai is about 6399 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai (average of AED 811). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,550). 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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