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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, China from AED 1,109

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — SHA
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
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 15 May 2026.

Wed 1/720:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop15h 50m
Air China
Wed 8/708:55
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Deal found 11/5AED 1,752
Thu 4/612:05
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/615:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/5AED 1,876
Wed 10/623:50
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Gulf Air
Wed 17/615:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop30h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 1,895
Sat 6/607:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Sun 14/615:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/5AED 1,906
Thu 19/1119:55
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop12h 00m
Gulf Air
Mon 23/1116:30
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop15h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/5AED 2,001
Sat 6/607:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/615:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/5AED 2,053
Mon 7/923:50
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Gulf Air
Mon 14/915:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5AED 2,178
Mon 24/823:50
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Gulf Air
Mon 31/815:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/5AED 2,214
Sun 5/707:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Mon 20/715:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/5AED 2,240
Wed 1/720:10
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop34h 05m
Air China
Wed 8/719:10
PVG
-
AUH
2 stops50h 35m
Air China
Deal found 10/5AED 2,273
Fri 17/719:20
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop34h 35m
Gulf Air
Sun 2/815:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/5AED 2,372
Sun 5/707:35
AUH
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/715:55
PVG
-
AUH
1 stop16h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/5AED 2,460

Find 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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,752

One-way from

AED 1,109

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 1,829
Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 1,156 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (AED 742 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 15 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/6

23:50-10:50

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

15:55-18:35

1 stop30h 40m

AED 1,895

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

07:35-09:55

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:55-18:35

1 stop30h 40m

AED 2,053

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 1/7

22:45-22:35

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

00:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

AED 2,993

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 23/9

00:15-20:20

2 stops16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

22:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

AED 3,033

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

05:45-22:35

1 stop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/8

00:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

AED 3,217

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 5/9

22:45-16:20

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

00:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

AED 3,312
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - PVG

AUHPVG

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/10

15:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

18:15-00:30

Nonstop10h 15m

AED 3,364

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/7

21:10-10:15

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/7

12:50-00:40

1 stop15h 50m

AED 3,639

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/10

21:20-23:30

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

18:00-01:00

1 stop35h 00m

AED 3,779

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

20:50-17:30

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

11:20-00:40

1 stop17h 20m

AED 3,870

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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 812). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,847). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

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 15 May 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
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,439 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.

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 19h 50m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,993. There are 6545 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 68% 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 812). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,847). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 812AverageAED 1,953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,440AverageAED 3,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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