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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, China from AED 731

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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.

Sun 23/1101:55DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Wed 3/1206:55PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,238
Sun 23/1101:55DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Wed 3/1211:25SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,238
Sun 28/1221:05DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 6/110:20PVG - DXB
Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/11AED 1,241
Mon 24/1120:20DXB - SHA
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Sun 30/1119:05SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,245
Sun 28/1200:15DXB - PVG
1 stop14h 15mChina Southern
Sat 3/119:45PVG - DXB
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,249
Sun 28/1200:15DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 30mChina Southern
Sat 3/122:25SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,249
Fri 5/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 20/1210:25SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/11AED 1,252
Fri 12/1223:15DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1217:05PVG - DXB
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/11AED 1,256
Mon 29/1223:15DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 5/121:05SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/11AED 1,256
Wed 19/1101:55DXB - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Wed 26/1121:50SHA - DXB
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,260
Wed 19/1101:55DXB - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Tue 25/1111:10PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11AED 1,263
Tue 30/1220:45DXB - SHA
2 stops20h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 6/110:25SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/11AED 1,263

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 1,238

One-way from

AED 731

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,112
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/12-6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/12
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Dubai 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 Dubai 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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Shanghai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/12

01:55-20:20

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

14:30-22:15

1 stop35h 45m

AED 1,238

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

23:15-16:15

1 stop13h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,260

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/12

23:15-21:25

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/12

17:05-20:45

1 stop31h 40m

AED 1,271

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/12

23:15-19:05

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

14:35-20:45

1 stop34h 10m

AED 1,274

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/3

23:15-08:55

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,278

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

23:15-08:20

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

23:00-20:45

1 stop25h 45m

AED 1,278

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/1

20:45-21:05

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

06:40-20:45

1 stop18h 05m

AED 1,282

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/12

23:15-16:15

1 stop13h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

21:05-20:45

1 stop27h 40m

AED 1,282

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/12

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

12:30-23:15

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,286

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

23:15-21:40

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

10:25-20:45

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,286

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Shanghai

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai (average of AED 870). Flying from Dubai 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 DXB to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from Dubai to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Dubai 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air China
7.2
Good
123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai 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 Dubai to Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Shanghai from Dubai, you will be flying from Dubai Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Dubai Intl (DXB) is located 10.9 km from the centre of Dubai. There are 3 flights from Dubai Intl to Shanghai per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Shanghai?

    For as low as AED 1,260, China Southern can have you in Shanghai from Dubai in 13h. Dubai and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6399 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Shanghai return from AED 1,189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from AED 1,191, and Air China, from AED 1,197. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Shanghai for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 735 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from AED 735 and China Eastern from AED 735 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Shanghai?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai (average of AED 870). Flying from Dubai 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestAED 1,189AverageAED 1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapestAED 1,191AverageAED 2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapestAED 1,197AverageAED 1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,498AverageAED 1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,241AverageAED 3,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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