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AED 749+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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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 14 July 2025.

Return from

AED 1,451

One-way from

AED 749

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 1,976
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (AED 2,645 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 378 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 July 2025.

Thu 24/723:00DXB - PVG
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Thu 31/711:05PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7AED 1,451
Thu 28/822:55DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/922:30SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/7AED 1,454
Wed 23/700:15DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 15mChina Southern
Thu 31/710:50SHA - DXB
1 stop12h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7AED 1,462
Sun 24/822:55DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 18/912:20PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7AED 1,465
Sat 15/1117:00DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 25mGulf Air
Sun 23/1114:55PVG - DXB
1 stop16h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/7AED 1,499
Mon 18/823:25DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 26/800:35PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/7AED 1,723
Sat 19/722:20DXB - PVG
1 stop30h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 25/715:10PVG - DXB
1 stop33h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 1,789
Thu 24/722:55DXB - SHA
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/719:50SHA - DXB
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7AED 1,796
Wed 16/723:00DXB - SHA
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 30/718:15SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/7AED 1,814
Wed 16/723:00DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 30/723:20PVG - DXB
1 stop24h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/7AED 1,822
Mon 28/722:55DXB - PVG
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/815:55PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 1,825
Fri 25/713:00DXB - PVG
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 31/716:25PVG - DXB
1 stop21h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/7AED 1,829

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/7

23:00-09:25

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 31/7

11:05-20:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 1,451

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/8

22:55-15:35

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

22:30-21:35

1 stop27h 05m

AED 1,454

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/8

22:55-17:50

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/9

12:20-21:35

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,465

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/7

00:15-17:25

1 stop13h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/8

11:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

AED 1,473

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 15/11

17:00-12:25

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/11

14:55-03:25

1 stop16h 30m

AED 1,499

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/8

23:25-16:20

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

00:35-11:40

1 stop15h 05m

AED 1,723

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/8

22:20-08:45

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/8

15:10-20:20

1 stop33h 10m

AED 1,796

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/7

22:55-12:05

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 31/7

19:50-22:05

1 stop30h 15m

AED 1,796

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

22:55-16:25

1 stop13h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

15:55-03:30

1 stop15h 35m

AED 1,825

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/7

13:00-19:10

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 31/7

16:25-10:20

1 stop21h 55m

AED 1,829

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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 Eastern, China Southern and Emirates.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From AED 326
China Southern
China Southern
From AED 324
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 817
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From AED 404

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 14 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,602 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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 Southern 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. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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