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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, China from AED 1,318

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — SHA
1 may. — 8 may.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 abril 2026.

mié. 13/520:10
AUH
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SHA
1 stop13h 05m
Air China
mié. 20/508:55
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,381
jue. 14/520:50
AUH
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PVG
2 stops39h 40m
China Eastern
dom. 17/515:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 1,722
vie. 15/520:10
AUH
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SHA
1 stop18h 00m
Air China
vie. 22/522:30
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop23h 15m
Air China
Deal found 31/3AED 1,752
vie. 15/520:10
AUH
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PVG
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 22/515:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 1,840
vie. 15/523:50
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Gulf Air
vie. 22/515:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3AED 1,906
mar. 30/607:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop23h 15m
Gulf Air
mié. 15/715:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop23h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/3AED 1,979
jue. 14/519:20
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop11h 30m
Gulf Air
dom. 17/515:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop35h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3AED 1,990
mié. 1/723:50
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Gulf Air
mié. 8/715:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop23h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3AED 2,005
jue. 16/420:55
AUH
-
PVG
2 stops32h 00m
China Eastern
mar. 21/415:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop10h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3AED 2,012
vie. 15/520:50
AUH
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PVG
3 stops46h 30m
China Eastern
vie. 22/515:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 2,152
jue. 20/812:05
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 1/118:10
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 2,211
mar. 30/619:20
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 15/715:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 2,273

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,381

One-way from

AED 1,318

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,390
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (AED 2,771 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (AED 788 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 1 abril 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 13/5

20:10-13:15

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 20/5

08:55-17:45

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,381

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 14/5

20:50-16:30

2 stops39h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 17/5

15:00-20:30

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 1,722

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 15/5

20:10-22:50

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 22/5

15:00-20:30

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 1,840

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 14/5

12:05-10:50

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 17/5

15:55-18:35

1 stop30h 40m

AED 1,990

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 1/7

23:50-10:50

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 8/7

15:55-11:20

1 stop23h 25m

AED 2,009

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 15/5

20:50-23:20

3 stops46h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 22/5

15:00-20:30

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,152

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 31/7

21:10-08:55

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/8

15:00-20:30

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,692

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 14/5

20:50-10:15

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 21/5

19:05-00:25

1 stop33h 20m

AED 2,696

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 31/7

23:50-09:55

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/8

22:00-23:15

3 stops29h 15m

AED 2,765
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 16/4

06:00-22:35

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 21/4

15:00-21:30

Nonstop10h 30m

AED 3,004

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai (average of AED 845). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 1 abril 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and China Eastern from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. On average, Zayed Intl has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 2 airlines. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 28.0 km from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai can take about 13h 05m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,381. There are 6500 km between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 812, China Eastern will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Etihad Airways for as low as AED 1,440. China Eastern is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai (average of AED 845). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 1 abril 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 812AverageAED 1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,440AverageAED 3,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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