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

SHA — DXB
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,305
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (AED 2,902 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 535 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai (average of AED 1,436). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,267). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Dubai as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from Shanghai to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 1 airline has flights to Dubai Intl from Shanghai on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Dubai round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 1,998, Emirates will fly you from Shanghai to Dubai and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Emirates is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai (average of AED 1,436). Flying from Shanghai to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,267). 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 airline flying from Shanghai to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestAED 1,998AverageAED 3,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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