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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 573

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,293

One-way from

AED 573

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,101
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/1-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Dubai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 26/1
  • 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 327 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 459 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 December 2025.

Mon 22/1221:30SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 45mAir China
Thu 25/1201:15DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Deal found 29/11AED 1,341
Sun 21/1221:10PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 05mAir China
Sat 27/1201:00DXB - PVG
1 stop30h 30mAir China
Deal found 30/11AED 1,341
Thu 4/1211:35PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1223:15DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11AED 1,348
Fri 12/1206:55PVG - DXB
1 stop21h 10mChina Southern
Thu 1/123:00DXB - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 28/11AED 1,366
Mon 22/1209:00SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 26/1213:00DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/11AED 1,388
Mon 22/1211:35PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 26/1213:00DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/11AED 1,388
Mon 8/1211:35PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/11AED 1,396
Mon 22/1206:55PVG - DXB
1 stop21h 10mChina Southern
Thu 25/1201:55DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 29/11AED 1,399
Thu 11/1217:30SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Sun 14/1201:55DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 28/11AED 1,403
Thu 11/1222:50PVG - DXB
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Sun 14/1201:55DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/11AED 1,403
Thu 4/1209:55PVG - DXB
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/1220:45DXB - PVG
2 stops15h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/11AED 1,407
Fri 12/1220:35PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 35mAir China
Thu 1/101:00DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 30mAir China
Deal found 28/11AED 1,410

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Dubai that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

AED 1,293

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

AED 1,315

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/1

20:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

21:05-08:50

Nonstop7h 45m

AED 1,322

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

09:15-20:45

1 stop15h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

23:15-15:15

1 stop12h 00m

AED 1,330

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

21:30-23:15

1 stop29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/12

01:15-20:00

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,341

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

20:35-23:10

1 stop30h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/3

01:15-10:15

1 stop29h 00m

AED 1,341

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/1

21:10-23:15

1 stop30h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/1

01:15-10:15

1 stop29h 00m

AED 1,341

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/1

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

AED 1,348

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

17:30-19:20

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

20:20-12:15

1 stop11h 55m

AED 1,359

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/1

19:05-18:20

1 stop27h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

20:20-12:15

1 stop11h 55m

AED 1,359

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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 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 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Shanghai to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 inbound flights 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 13h 15m. Fly via Air China, China Eastern, or China Southern 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 812). 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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