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AED 742+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 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 11 December 2025.

Thu 18/1223:00DXB - PVG
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Mon 22/1218:05PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,340
Mon 22/1223:15DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1215:45PVG - DXB
2 stops31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12AED 1,348
Sat 27/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 4/120:00SHA - DXB
1 stop28h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12AED 1,359
Thu 25/1223:00DXB - PVG
1 stop13h 15mChina Southern
Mon 29/1220:25PVG - DXB
1 stop25h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,377
Wed 24/1201:55DXB - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Mon 29/1208:40SHA - DXB
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12AED 1,388
Sat 27/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 3/110:25SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,395
Thu 25/1223:15DXB - PVG
1 stop19h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1211:50PVG - DXB
2 stops35h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,403
Fri 26/1223:15DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 2/117:05PVG - DXB
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,406
Sat 27/1223:00DXB - PVG
1 stop13h 15mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:10PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/12AED 1,410
Fri 26/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 2/121:05SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,417
Mon 15/1200:15DXB - SHA
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Thu 1/122:25SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,425
Thu 18/1223:00DXB - PVG
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Wed 24/1218:05PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12AED 1,447

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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 11 December 2025.

Return from

AED 1,333

One-way from

AED 731

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 1,465
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 22/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 40m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (AED 588 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 31/3

20:30-11:55

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

09:25-19:55

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,344

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

20:30-23:15

1 stop30h 45m

AED 1,348

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/12

23:15-08:55

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/1

20:00-20:45

1 stop28h 45m

AED 1,359

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

01:00-10:10

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,366

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/12

23:15-17:20

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/1

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,395

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

01:00-10:10

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

07:45-23:15

1 stop19h 30m

AED 1,414

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

01:00-19:40

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,414

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/12

23:15-15:15

1 stop12h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/1

21:05-20:45

1 stop27h 40m

AED 1,417

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 29/3

00:10-18:00

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,425

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

00:10-20:00

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

08:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

AED 1,425

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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 1,077
China Eastern
China Eastern
From AED 870
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 1,225
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 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 11 December 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,095 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
127 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around AED 1,007, however they can be found for as little as AED 478.

  • 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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