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AED 779+ 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 marzo 2026.

ven 15/513:00
DXB
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PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Hainan Airlines
gio 4/616:25
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop22h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,319
ven 15/513:00
DXB
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SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
gio 4/608:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,319
mer 3/600:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
gio 11/616:20
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Deal found 27/3AED 1,535
mer 3/600:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
gio 11/612:25
SHA
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DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 27/3AED 1,535
dom 21/600:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
lun 29/612:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,539
mer 13/500:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
dom 24/521:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 25/3AED 1,557
ven 8/500:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop33h 05m
Air China
sab 16/511:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Deal found 25/3AED 1,579
sab 9/500:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop32h 30m
Air China
dom 17/521:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 26/3AED 1,583
ven 8/522:20
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
ven 15/520:15
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop28h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 1,587
dom 21/600:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
lun 29/618:50
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop31h 30m
Air China
Deal found 25/3AED 1,634
ven 15/500:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
ven 29/521:20
SHA
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DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 24/3AED 1,634
ven 24/400:10
DXB
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SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
sab 2/511:45
SHA
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DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,645

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 marzo 2026.

Return from

AED 1,319

One-way from

AED 779

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 1,429
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 20m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

dom 10/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 18/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

AED 1,708

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

ven 24/4

00:10-13:50

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sab 2/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

AED 1,741

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

gio 14/5

10:50-10:50

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 17/5

15:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

AED 1,932

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

gio 11/6

08:00-10:50

1 stop22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 14/6

15:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

AED 1,932

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

gio 30/7

22:50-15:35

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sab 22/8

13:20-21:30

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,994

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

lun 25/5

21:00-10:50

1 stop33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven 29/5

15:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

AED 2,013

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

gio 24/9

22:20-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sab 17/10

18:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

AED 2,442

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

dom 14/6

22:20-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 16/6

18:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

AED 2,600
Fastest return journey

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

dom 14/6

20:30-09:45

Nonstop9h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 16/6

12:45-18:55

Nonstop10h 10m

AED 2,611

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

mer 17/6

20:30-09:45

Nonstop9h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 21/6

12:45-19:00

Nonstop10h 15m

AED 2,611

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Cheapflights Insights

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 8 hours 40 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 Air China.

China Southern
China Southern
From AED 961
China Eastern
China Eastern
From AED 812
Air China
Air China
From AED 1,169
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 1,105

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 marzo 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
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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 (8 hours 40 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. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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