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AED 672+ 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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
15 nov. — 22 nov.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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sáb. 29/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
vie. 5/1216:30PVG - DXB
1 stop29h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 14/10AED 1,227
vie. 14/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 50mGulf Air
vie. 21/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop34h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10AED 1,274
jue. 27/1107:45DXB - PVG
1 stop24h 10mGulf Air
dom. 7/1216:30PVG - DXB
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 14/10AED 1,289
lun. 20/1023:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 05mGulf Air
lun. 27/1016:30PVG - DXB
1 stop29h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10AED 1,307
mar. 21/1019:10DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 30mGulf Air
lun. 3/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop32h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 14/10AED 1,315
lun. 27/1023:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
lun. 3/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10AED 1,322
mié. 12/1123:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 20mGulf Air
mié. 19/1116:30PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10AED 1,333
vie. 14/1101:15DXB - PVG
1 stop18h 05mAir China
sáb. 22/1107:00PVG - DXB
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 14/10AED 1,373
mar. 21/1013:00DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
lun. 3/1109:00SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/10AED 1,373
dom. 2/1101:15DXB - PVG
1 stop28h 30mAir China
lun. 10/1113:00PVG - DXB
1 stop14h 10mAir China
Deal found 14/10AED 1,381
dom. 2/1101:15DXB - SHA
1 stop17h 40mAir China
lun. 10/1108:55SHA - DXB
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 14/10AED 1,381
lun. 20/1000:10DXB - SHA
1 stop15h 40mAir China
lun. 3/1114:00SHA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/10AED 1,384

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 16 octubre 2025.

Return from

AED 1,227

One-way from

AED 672

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,561
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 29/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (AED 686 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

jue. 13/11

01:00-10:10

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 17/11

12:30-23:15

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,414

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

lun. 3/11

01:15-20:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 8/11

07:45-23:15

1 stop19h 30m

AED 1,429

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

dom. 26/10

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 3/11

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,440

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

jue. 4/12

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 28/12

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,447

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

vie. 21/11

01:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 29/11

11:10-20:50

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,469

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

dom. 23/11

00:15-15:45

1 stop11h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 29/11

08:50-18:20

1 stop13h 30m

AED 1,473

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

sáb. 22/11

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 29/11

08:55-23:15

1 stop18h 20m

AED 1,484

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

dom. 16/11

20:20-22:15

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 21/11

21:50-00:05

1 stop30h 15m

AED 1,487

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

mar. 28/10

20:20-22:15

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 31/10

11:25-22:15

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,491

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

lun. 24/11

23:35-11:55

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 30/11

16:30-22:35

1 stop34h 05m

AED 1,506

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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 8 hours 0 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
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From AED 1,470

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 16 octubre 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
3,375 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,028 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
169 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.2
Good
114 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 (8 hours 0 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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