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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from AED 1,443

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — SHA
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 July 2026.

Wed 7/1020:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop21h 40m
Air China
Thu 15/1014:45
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop31h 00m
Air China
Deal found 9/7AED 2,941
Wed 19/803:45
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/812:50
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 2,945
Tue 20/1002:25
AUH
-
SHA
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1012:50
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 3,007
Wed 12/803:45
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/811:20
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7AED 3,132
Wed 7/1022:45
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1007:15
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 3,610
Sat 10/1013:15
AUH
-
SHA
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1012:50
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 3,738
Fri 2/1005:45
AUH
-
SHA
3 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1014:45
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 3,859

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,941

One-way from

AED 1,443

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 3,426
Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (AED 2,170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 518 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl 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 14 July 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 20/10

02:25-09:10

2 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

12:50-11:00

2 stops26h 10m

AED 3,007

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/10

13:15-09:20

2 stops16h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

15:30-07:15

2 stops19h 45m

AED 3,760
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 22/12

21:20-18:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/1

15:30-01:00

1 stop13h 30m

AED 4,058

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 29/11

21:20-21:20

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

10:40-01:00

1 stop18h 20m

AED 4,091

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 6/10

11:55-09:20

2 stops17h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

15:00-00:25

1 stop13h 25m

AED 4,377

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/8

21:00-19:50

2 stops18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/8

07:00-00:25

1 stop21h 25m

AED 4,403

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 6/10

21:00-17:30

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

10:15-00:25

1 stop18h 10m

AED 4,902

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 6/10

21:00-23:10

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/10

15:30-01:00

1 stop13h 30m

AED 4,902
Cheapest one-way

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/8

03:45-11:55

3 stops28h 10m

AED 1,443

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/8

14:00-15:55

2 stops21h 55m

AED 1,447

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,873.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 14 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and China Eastern from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl. 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 from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Zayed Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Abu Dhabi airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. It is only a 28.0 km journey to Zayed Intl (AUH) from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    For as low as AED 4,058, China Eastern can have you in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Abu Dhabi in 16h 45m. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 6500 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    China Eastern, at AED 870, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Etihad Airways. You may be able to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 14 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 870AverageAED 2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,440AverageAED 3,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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