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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to the United Arab Emirates from AED 588

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

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Best flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Thu 12/314:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 16/323:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 1,469
Fri 30/114:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 3/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,472
Fri 13/312:30SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 45mAir China
Sat 11/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,480
Fri 12/615:55PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 35mGulf Air
Sun 21/619:10DXB - PVG
1 stop12h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 30/12AED 1,693
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 14/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Thu 12/314:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/323:50AUH - PVG
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 1,810
Tue 10/319:05PVG - DXB
1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Sun 1/214:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 5/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,472
Mon 16/319:30SHA - DXB
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Mon 13/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop14h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 9/314:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/323:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12AED 1,520
Fri 30/114:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 4/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,472
Fri 13/321:30SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 45mAir China
Thu 9/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Fri 13/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 15/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Mon 16/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Tue 14/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Thu 12/307:10PVG - DXB
1 stop18h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Sat 31/114:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 6/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,630
Mon 16/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Sat 11/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/307:10PVG - DXB
1 stop18h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Thu 12/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Sat 31/114:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 5/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,630
Thu 12/316:30SHA - DXB
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Thu 9/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Sun 15/308:30PVG - DXB
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Wed 11/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Sat 31/114:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 4/223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12AED 1,630
Thu 12/311:30SHA - DXB
1 stop15h 45mAir China
Fri 10/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502
Mon 16/308:30PVG - DXB
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/422:55DXB - PVG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12AED 1,836
Sat 31/110:30SHA - AUH
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/223:50AUH - SHA
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12AED 2,460
Tue 10/306:15PVG - DXB
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 9/409:45DXB - PVG
Nonstop8h 35mEmirates
Deal found 31/12AED 1,785
Wed 11/314:00SHA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir China
Fri 10/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Deal found 31/12AED 1,502

Find flight deals from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,465

One-way from

AED 588

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 2,244
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/3-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 458 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates 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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/3

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

AED 1,469

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/2

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

AED 1,472

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/2

14:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

AED 1,472

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/2

23:30-12:40

Nonstop9h 10m

AED 1,472

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

12:30-23:15

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/4

00:10-19:00

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,480

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

19:30-23:15

1 stop31h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

00:10-18:30

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

00:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

00:10-17:00

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/4

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,502

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

16:30-23:15

1 stop34h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

00:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

AED 1,502

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 811). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,550). 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 SHA to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates. 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 Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates can take about 11h 10m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,469. There are 6545 km between Shanghai and United Arab Emirates. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - Dubai Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl is the most popular route from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 811). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,550). 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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