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AED 731+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Sun 21/1200:15DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 05mChina Southern
Thu 25/1211:10PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11AED 1,238
Mon 10/1120:20DXB - PVG
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Thu 11/1211:10PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,245
Sat 8/1101:55DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Sun 7/1216:10PVG - DXB
2 stops34h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,249
Sat 8/1101:55DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Fri 14/1108:40SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,249
Tue 18/1120:45DXB - PVG
2 stops13h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1120:00PVG - DXB
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11AED 1,252
Tue 18/1120:45DXB - SHA
1 stop13h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1106:30SHA - DXB
1 stop18h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11AED 1,252
Sat 15/1123:00DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Sun 23/1122:50PVG - DXB
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,256
Mon 10/1101:15DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 40mAir China
Sat 15/1111:40SHA - DXB
1 stop15h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/11AED 1,256
Fri 14/1100:15DXB - SHA
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Sun 23/1121:50SHA - DXB
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11AED 1,260
Sat 8/1101:55DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Fri 14/1122:05PVG - DXB
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,271
Mon 8/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop13h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 17/1214:35SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11AED 1,271
Sun 16/1101:15DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Mon 24/1120:30SHA - DXB
1 stop30h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/11AED 1,274

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 6 November 2025.

Return from

AED 1,238

One-way from

AED 731

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,034
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/12-25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (AED 580 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/12

00:15-17:15

1 stop13h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

17:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

AED 1,263

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

00:15-20:25

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

11:25-22:15

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,274

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/11

01:00-10:10

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,282

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

23:15-20:30

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/12

09:55-20:45

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,285

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

13:30-23:15

1 stop13h 45m

AED 1,285

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

01:15-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,285

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/11

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

13:30-23:15

1 stop13h 45m

AED 1,285

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

23:15-12:35

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,289

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

23:15-17:25

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,293

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

23:15-12:55

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,293

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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 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 1,189
China Eastern
China Eastern
From AED 993
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,241
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 6 November 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
3,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,053 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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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