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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 782

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Tue 12/519:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 55m
Air China
Mon 18/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,557
Mon 4/509:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Sat 16/500:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,638
Mon 4/511:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Sat 16/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,649
Sat 16/511:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Fri 22/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Deal found 31/3AED 1,678
Wed 13/520:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop30h 00m
Air China
Tue 19/500:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Air China
Deal found 29/3AED 1,711
Wed 13/521:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Tue 19/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Deal found 29/3AED 1,763
Mon 4/507:20
PVG
-
DXB
Nonstop9h 20m
Emirates
Sun 17/509:45
DXB
-
PVG
Nonstop8h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3AED 1,950
Wed 16/1206:15
PVG
-
DXB
Nonstop9h 50m
Emirates
Sun 3/109:15
DXB
-
PVG
Nonstop7h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4AED 2,038
Mon 4/520:15
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/520:30
DXB
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3AED 2,071
Tue 9/607:20
PVG
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 40m
Emirates
Fri 12/602:50
DXB
-
PVG
Nonstop8h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3AED 2,093
Wed 13/512:45
PVG
-
DXB
Nonstop10h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 20/520:30
DXB
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3AED 2,145
Tue 12/502:10
PVG
-
DXB
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/521:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3AED 2,229

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,557

One-way from

AED 782

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,652
Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Dubai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (AED 197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 383 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

19:25-22:20

1 stop30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,557

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

07:55-22:20

1 stop18h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,557

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

00:10-10:00

1 stop29h 50m

AED 1,671

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

12:05-22:00

1 stop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

00:10-12:50

1 stop32h 40m

AED 1,671

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

00:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,678

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

20:00-22:00

1 stop30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

00:10-09:55

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,711

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

00:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,763

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

07:20-12:40

Nonstop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/5

09:45-22:20

Nonstop8h 35m

AED 1,950

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

20:15-10:55

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/5

20:30-09:45

Nonstop9h 15m

AED 2,071
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

07:20-12:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

02:50-15:30

Nonstop8h 40m

AED 2,093

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai

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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 812). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,451). 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 April 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Shanghai to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

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 9h 20m. Fly via Air China or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance between Shanghai and Dubai is about 6444 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 812). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,451). 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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