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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, China from AED 826

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — SHA
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
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 16 November 2025.

Mon 15/1223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1222:50PVG - AUH
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 1,679
Mon 15/1223:55AUH - PVG
1 stop32h 00mGulf Air
Mon 22/1216:30PVG - AUH
1 stop34h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 15/11AED 1,697
Wed 26/1123:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1111:10PVG - AUH
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 1,825
Sat 6/1223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1219:10PVG - AUH
3 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 2,024
Thu 20/1123:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1118:25PVG - AUH
3 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 2,134
Wed 26/1119:20AUH - SHA
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1116:05SHA - AUH
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 2,285
Thu 27/1113:55AUH - SHA
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1109:00SHA - AUH
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 2,292
Mon 29/1218:15AUH - SHA
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:50SHA - AUH
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 2,630
Thu 20/1122:15AUH - SHA
3 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1108:55SHA - AUH
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 2,773

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,679

One-way from

AED 826

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,112
15/12-22/12
  • 15/12-22/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (AED 2,078 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 335 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 16 November 2025.
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Return

Price

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 15/12

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/12

22:50-00:45

2 stops29h 55m

AED 1,679

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 15/12

23:55-11:55

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/12

16:30-23:10

1 stop34h 40m

AED 1,697

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/3

23:55-11:55

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

16:30-18:50

1 stop30h 20m

AED 1,781

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/12

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/12

19:55-13:05

2 stops21h 10m

AED 2,031

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 1/1

14:10-17:15

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

07:50-11:35

2 stops31h 45m

AED 2,152

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 27/11

12:00-01:30

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

07:15-11:00

2 stops31h 45m

AED 2,263

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 26/11

19:20-10:10

3 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

16:05-11:00

2 stops22h 55m

AED 2,285

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 27/11

13:55-09:15

2 stops15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

09:00-11:00

1 stop30h 00m

AED 2,292

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 29/12

18:15-18:10

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

11:50-21:40

3 stops37h 50m

AED 2,630

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/1

18:15-09:15

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

21:45-03:00

3 stops33h 15m

AED 2,689

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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 870). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,528). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

When flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 November 2025.
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
7.4
Good
1,303 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,303 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,303 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,303 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.

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 2 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 32h. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,697. There are 6545 km between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.

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

    Currently priced at AED 993, 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 2,891.

  • 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 870). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,528). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 993AverageAED 2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,891AverageAED 3,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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