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AED 687+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 12 March 2026.

Tue 7/423:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Tue 14/411:05
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop13h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3AED 1,208
Mon 6/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Tue 14/407:55
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Deal found 8/3AED 1,212
Sun 15/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop16h 25m
Air China
Mon 23/309:35
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 9/3AED 1,219
Wed 15/400:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Thu 23/409:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Deal found 7/3AED 1,223
Thu 2/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 50m
Air China
Sat 18/412:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 7/3AED 1,223
Sun 5/400:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Mon 13/409:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Deal found 7/3AED 1,227
Sun 5/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Mon 13/411:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Deal found 7/3AED 1,227
Fri 24/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Sat 2/511:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Deal found 11/3AED 1,230
Thu 23/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Fri 1/521:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 10/3AED 1,234
Wed 20/519:55
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop13h 05m
China Southern
Wed 10/606:55
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop15h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3AED 1,241
Wed 1/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Sat 11/411:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Deal found 10/3AED 1,241
Thu 9/400:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Air China
Thu 23/409:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Deal found 11/3AED 1,256

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 12 March 2026.

Return from

AED 1,208

One-way from

AED 687

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 1,407
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/4

07:55-22:20

1 stop18h 25m

AED 1,238

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/6

00:10-17:00

1 stop12h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

08:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

AED 1,318

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

22:20-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

18:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

AED 1,340

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

22:20-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

18:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

AED 1,340

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/6

00:10-11:55

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

08:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

AED 1,340
Fastest return journey

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

20:30-09:45

Nonstop9h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

12:45-18:55

Nonstop10h 10m

AED 1,410

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 31/8

01:00-20:30

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-18:10

1 stop26h 10m

AED 1,517

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

20:30-09:45

Nonstop9h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

12:45-19:00

Nonstop10h 15m

AED 1,689

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

22:50-20:55

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

13:20-21:30

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,917

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/4

22:00-17:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-23:00

1 stop13h 10m

AED 2,126

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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 50 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 1,197
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 12 March 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
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
198 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.

  • 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 50 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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