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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, China from AED 702

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SHA
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Tue 10/313:00
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 16/309:00
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop29h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2AED 1,157
Sun 15/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 40m
Air China
Mon 23/313:30
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/2AED 1,161
Sat 21/322:30
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 27/316:40
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop31h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/2AED 1,183
Fri 22/500:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 30m
Air China
Sat 30/509:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Deal found 13/2AED 1,197
Fri 22/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Sat 30/507:55
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Deal found 13/2AED 1,197
Sun 22/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop28h 30m
Air China
Fri 3/420:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop30h 00m
Air China
Deal found 14/2AED 1,201
Wed 18/323:50
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop34h 05m
Air China
Mon 23/318:30
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop31h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/2AED 1,201
Wed 8/400:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Fri 17/421:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 14/2AED 1,201
Tue 17/313:00
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 30/316:25
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop22h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 13/2AED 1,208
Sun 22/301:15
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Fri 3/421:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 14/2AED 1,208
Wed 4/301:15
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Air China
Mon 16/316:30
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop34h 45m
Air China
Deal found 12/2AED 1,212
Fri 27/323:50
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 4/408:55
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Deal found 14/2AED 1,212

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,157

One-way from

AED 702

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 1,704
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 10/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 939 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 185 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai that are best for you.

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United Arab Emirates

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Shanghai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

00:10-21:50

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

07:55-22:20

1 stop18h 25m

AED 1,197

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

13:30-22:20

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,205

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

14:00-23:15

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,219

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 31/3

00:10-13:15

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/4

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

AED 1,219

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:15-20:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

12:25-22:20

1 stop13h 55m

AED 1,219

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 20/3

23:50-17:55

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

18:30-21:50

1 stop31h 20m

AED 1,223

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/3

23:50-18:45

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

08:55-17:45

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,223

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

00:10-21:50

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

07:55-22:20

1 stop18h 25m

AED 1,227

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

00:10-20:00

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

19:45-22:20

1 stop30h 35m

AED 1,227

Abu DhabiShanghai

AUH - SHA

AUHSHA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/3

23:50-16:05

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

19:25-17:45

1 stop26h 20m

AED 1,230

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai (average of AED 845). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,271). 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 AE to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 15 February 2026.

When flying from United Arab Emirates 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.

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,163 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern fly from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6444 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 626. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

    Most travellers choose Dubai Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Dubai Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai (average of AED 845). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,271). 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 6 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestAED 812AverageAED 1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapestAED 961AverageAED 1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,105AverageAED 3,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestAED 1,197AverageAED 1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,440AverageAED 3,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestAED 1,470AverageAED 1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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