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

Airlines like China Southern, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific fly from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai in about 13h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6399 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 735. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai for a low price. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?

When booking a flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on China Southern, China Eastern or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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 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

Best flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Sat 27/1201:55DXB - SHA

1 stop14h 25mChina Southern

Tue 6/114:30SHA - DXB

1 stop35h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,238

Mon 26/123:15DXB - SHA

1 stop13h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 31/110:25SHA - DXB

1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,260

Tue 13/120:45DXB - SHA

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/106:40SHA - DXB

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11AED 1,282

Sun 28/1201:15DXB - SHA

1 stop12h 40mAir China

Mon 5/112:30SHA - DXB

1 stop14h 45mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 1,286

Mon 30/322:55DXB - PVG

1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 7/409:35PVG - DXB

1 stop16h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/11AED 1,432

Sun 30/1121:20DXB - PVG

1 stop10h 35mGulf Air

Fri 12/1216:30PVG - DXB

1 stop23h 40mGulf Air

Deal found 14/11AED 1,436

Mon 16/322:30DXB - PVG

1 stop12h 55mSichuan Airlines

Fri 20/316:40PVG - DXB

1 stop31h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 13/11AED 1,488

Tue 16/1223:15DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern

Fri 19/1217:05PVG - DXB

1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,271

Sat 27/1201:15DXB - SHA

1 stop11h 40mAir China

Tue 6/120:30SHA - DXB

1 stop30h 45mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 1,293

Wed 17/1223:15DXB - SHA

1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 19/1214:35SHA - DXB

1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,274

Tue 31/322:55DXB - PVG

1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 9/407:20PVG - DXB

1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/11AED 1,432

Sun 30/1113:00DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 55mGulf Air

Sun 7/1219:00PVG - DXB

1 stop27h 15mGulf Air

Deal found 14/11AED 1,506

Fri 20/323:15DXB - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 28/310:25SHA - DXB

1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,278

Sun 14/1201:15DXB - PVG

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/1212:55PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11AED 1,616

Tue 17/323:15DXB - SHA

1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern

Sun 22/323:00SHA - DXB

1 stop25h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,278

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

Mon 29/1223:15DXB - SHA

1 stop13h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 5/121:05SHA - DXB

1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,282

Sat 25/422:55DXB - PVG

1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 7/507:20PVG - DXB

1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/11AED 1,822

Fri 13/323:15DXB - SHA

1 stop18h 25mChina Eastern

Sat 28/310:25SHA - DXB

1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,286

Mon 30/323:35DXB - PVG

1 stop32h 05mGulf Air

Sun 12/415:55PVG - DXB

1 stop15h 35mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11AED 1,763

Fri 13/323:15DXB - SHA

1 stop18h 55mChina Eastern

Thu 26/310:25SHA - DXB

1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,286

Mon 2/323:55AUH - PVG

1 stop32h 00mGulf Air

Wed 4/316:30PVG - AUH

1 stop30h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 13/11AED 1,781

Sat 6/1223:30AUH - PVG

Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1219:55PVG - AUH

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11AED 2,031

Mon 16/323:15DXB - PVG

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 20/322:30PVG - DXB

1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,418

Thu 1/114:10AUH - SHA

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/107:50SHA - AUH

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11AED 2,152

Thu 27/1112:00AUH - PVG

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1107:15PVG - AUH

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11AED 2,263

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

Direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Sun 28/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 6/110:20PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,241

Tue 2/1218:55DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 9/1210:50PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,554

Wed 3/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 15mChina Eastern

Wed 10/1212:55PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,756

Thu 4/1218:55DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 11/1210:50PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,785

Wed 21/121:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop7h 45mChina Eastern

Sat 31/110:20PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,833

Mon 15/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop7h 45mChina Eastern

Mon 22/1212:55PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,840

Mon 26/121:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop7h 45mChina Eastern

Sat 31/110:20PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,851

Tue 16/1218:55DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 19/1212:55PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,877

Wed 24/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 1/110:20PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,881

Sun 7/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 15mChina Eastern

Thu 11/1210:50PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,884

Fri 27/321:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop7h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 10/412:45PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,888

Sat 6/1223:30AUH - PVG

Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1214:00PVG - AUH

Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 2,465

Last-minute flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. Data last updated 16 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 19/1101:55DXB - PVG

1 stop29h 30mChina Southern

Tue 25/1111:10PVG - DXB

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,263

Fri 21/1101:15DXB - SHA

1 stop12h 40mAir China

Sat 29/1122:30SHA - DXB

1 stop28h 45mAir China

Deal found 15/11AED 1,311

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

Mon 24/1120:20DXB - SHA

1 stop13h 55mChina Southern

Sun 30/1119:05SHA - DXB

1 stop27h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,245

Fri 12/1223:15DXB - PVG

1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern

Fri 19/1217:05PVG - DXB

1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,256

Tue 16/1223:15DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern

Fri 19/1217:05PVG - DXB

1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,271

Wed 24/1220:45DXB - PVG

2 stops15h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 1/109:55PVG - DXB

1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 1,267

Wed 24/1220:45DXB - PVG

2 stops15h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 10/109:55PVG - DXB

1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,274

Sat 27/1201:00DXB - PVG

1 stop14h 30mAir China

Tue 6/119:00PVG - DXB

1 stop32h 15mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 1,282

Sun 28/1221:05DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 6/110:20PVG - DXB

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 1,241

Sun 28/1200:15DXB - PVG

1 stop14h 15mChina Southern

Sat 3/119:45PVG - DXB

1 stop30h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/11AED 1,249

One-way flights from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Tue 23/1218:55DXB - PVG

Nonstop8h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/11AED 731

Fri 20/323:15DXB - PVG

1 stop12h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 735

Fri 20/323:15DXB - SHA

1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/11AED 735

Fri 26/1201:15DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 05mAir China

Deal found 15/11AED 742

Fri 26/1201:15DXB - SHA

1 stop11h 40mAir China

Deal found 15/11AED 742

Tue 23/1213:00DXB - PVG

1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/11AED 746

Mon 22/1201:15DXB - SHA

1 stop11h 40mAir China

Deal found 16/11AED 746

Mon 24/1101:15DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 05mAir China

Deal found 16/11AED 749

Mon 24/1101:15DXB - SHA

1 stop12h 40mAir China

Deal found 16/11AED 749

Mon 26/101:15DXB - PVG

1 stop29h 00mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 753

Mon 26/101:15DXB - SHA

1 stop11h 40mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 753

Mon 12/101:15DXB - PVG

1 stop18h 05mAir China

Deal found 14/11AED 757

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

Round-trip from	AED 1,238
One-way from	AED 731
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	June
Average price	AED 2,112

China Southern
27/12-6/1
2 total stops
50h 10m total
United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

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China Eastern
23/12
Nonstop
8h 00m total
United Arab Emirates 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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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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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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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 870). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 AE to SHA?

When flying from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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

3,412 reviews

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai?
Airlines like China Southern, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific fly from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai in about 13h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6399 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 735. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines 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 870). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 6 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	CheapestAED 993	AverageAED 2,139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	CheapestAED 1,189	AverageAED 1,631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	CheapestAED 1,197	AverageAED 1,776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestAED 1,498	AverageAED 1,653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,241	AverageAED 3,670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 2,891	AverageAED 3,876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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