AED 617+ 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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, 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 30 August 2025.

Return from

AED 1,450

One-way from

AED 617

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,998
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 29/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (AED 2,437 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 358 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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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 30 August 2025.

Sat 29/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
Mon 1/1216:30PVG - DXB
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 28/8AED 1,450
Mon 24/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
Wed 26/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop29h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 29/8AED 1,454
Sat 30/817:00DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/915:45PVG - DXB
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 1,465
Tue 25/1119:05DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 50mGulf Air
Wed 26/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 29/8AED 1,473
Sun 14/922:55DXB - PVG
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/920:00PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 1,476
Sun 14/922:55DXB - SHA
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/921:20SHA - DXB
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 1,476
Tue 25/1119:05DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 50mGulf Air
Sun 30/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop14h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 28/8AED 1,480
Sat 15/1123:40DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1109:30PVG - DXB
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8AED 1,487
Thu 11/922:55DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/913:25PVG - DXB
1 stop12h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8AED 1,491
Mon 1/922:55DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/921:30SHA - DXB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8AED 1,491
Sat 22/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
Sun 30/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop29h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 29/8AED 1,495
Wed 1/1023:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 05mGulf Air
Mon 3/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop29h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 29/8AED 1,506

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/11

23:35-11:55

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

16:30-12:10

1 stop23h 40m

AED 1,450

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/11

23:35-11:55

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/11

16:30-18:15

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,454

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/11

07:45-11:55

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

16:30-03:35

1 stop15h 05m

AED 1,473

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/11

19:05-11:55

1 stop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/11

16:30-12:10

1 stop23h 40m

AED 1,473

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/9

22:55-22:10

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/9

20:00-22:00

1 stop30h 00m

AED 1,476

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/9

22:55-20:55

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,476

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

23:35-11:55

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

16:30-03:25

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,480

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/11

19:05-11:55

1 stop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/11

16:30-03:25

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,480

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/2

21:20-11:55

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

16:30-03:25

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,480

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

23:35-12:25

1 stop32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

16:30-20:35

1 stop32h 05m

AED 1,480

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/8

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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.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Dubai to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 30 August 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around AED 261, however they can be found for as little as AED 255.

  • 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 Pu Dong have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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