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AED 701+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Wed 11/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop29h 00m
Air China
Mon 16/319:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop32h 15m
Air China
Deal found 27/1AED 1,219
Wed 11/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 40m
Air China
Mon 16/318:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop32h 45m
Air China
Deal found 27/1AED 1,219
Fri 13/313:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 26/311:35
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1AED 1,227
Fri 13/313:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 26/309:00
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1AED 1,227
Wed 18/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Air China
Mon 30/318:50
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop31h 30m
Air China
Deal found 26/1AED 1,230
Thu 12/301:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Air China
Fri 20/321:00
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 10m
Air China
Deal found 27/1AED 1,230
Fri 27/313:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 30/308:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 28/1AED 1,238
Wed 18/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Mon 30/321:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 50m
Air China
Deal found 26/1AED 1,245
Fri 27/201:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Air China
Sat 7/307:25
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop19h 45m
Air China
Deal found 29/1AED 1,249
Fri 13/322:30
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 20/320:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1AED 1,267
Tue 10/322:30
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 12/316:40
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop31h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/1AED 1,285
Sat 14/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Air China
Sat 28/307:25
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop19h 45m
Air China
Deal found 27/1AED 1,315

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 29 January 2026.

Return from

AED 1,219

One-way from

AED 701

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 1,965
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

AED 1,234

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

08:30-10:55

1 stop30h 25m

AED 1,238

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:15-21:35

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

21:30-22:20

1 stop28h 50m

AED 1,245

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

22:30-15:25

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

16:40-20:30

1 stop31h 50m

AED 1,285

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

11:40-23:10

1 stop15h 30m

AED 1,315

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

01:15-12:45

1 stop31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,337

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

23:15-17:20

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,377

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

23:15-17:25

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-20:45

1 stop34h 10m

AED 1,381

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

23:00-15:55

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

06:45-19:55

1 stop17h 10m

AED 1,392

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/6

20:30-14:40

2 stops14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

12:45-18:55

Nonstop10h 10m

AED 1,406

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 7 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Shanghai are China Southern, China Eastern and Emirates.

China Southern
China Southern
From AED 961
China Eastern
China Eastern
From AED 812
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 1,105
Air China
Air China
From AED 1,196

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Shanghai are China Eastern, China Southern and Emirates.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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