Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to the United Arab Emirates from AED 782

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DXB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Fri 22/515:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/623:20
AUH
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 1,469
Sun 14/615:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/823:20
AUH
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 1,502
Sat 11/417:30
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops34h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 11/520:50
AUH
-
SHA
2 stops34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3AED 1,517
Fri 12/615:00
PVG
-
AUH
Nonstop9h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/823:20
AUH
-
PVG
Nonstop9h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 1,539
Tue 12/519:25
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop30h 55m
Air China
Mon 18/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop11h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,557
Mon 4/509:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Sat 16/500:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,638
Mon 4/511:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Sat 16/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 28/3AED 1,649
Sat 16/511:45
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Fri 22/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Deal found 31/3AED 1,678
Wed 13/520:00
PVG
-
DXB
1 stop30h 00m
Air China
Tue 19/500:10
DXB
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Air China
Deal found 29/3AED 1,711
Wed 20/508:55
SHA
-
AUH
1 stop12h 50m
Air China
Fri 22/520:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop18h 50m
Air China
Deal found 31/3AED 1,748
Wed 13/521:20
SHA
-
DXB
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Tue 19/500:10
DXB
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Deal found 29/3AED 1,763
Sat 11/422:55
SHA
-
AUH
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:10
AUH
-
SHA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 1,774

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,469

One-way from

AED 782

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 2,652
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
Search Deals
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Shanghai to United Arab Emirates
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (AED 197 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 383 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/4

17:30-00:25

2 stops34h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 11/5

20:50-10:55

2 stops34h 05m

AED 1,517

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

15:00-20:30

Nonstop9h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/6

23:20-12:55

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 1,539

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

19:25-22:20

1 stop30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,557

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

07:55-22:20

1 stop18h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/5

00:10-16:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 1,557

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

00:10-10:00

1 stop29h 50m

AED 1,671

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

12:05-22:00

1 stop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

00:10-12:50

1 stop32h 40m

AED 1,671

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

11:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

00:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,678

ShanghaiDubai

PVG - DXB

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

20:00-22:00

1 stop30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

00:10-09:55

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,711

ShanghaiDubai

SHA - DXB

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

21:20-22:00

1 stop28h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

00:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,763

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA - AUH

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/4

22:55-00:25

2 stops29h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 11/5

20:10-13:15

1 stop13h 05m

AED 1,774

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/3

Showing 1-10 of 56 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 812). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,451). 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 April 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% 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 9h 30m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,539. 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 Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Shanghai Pu Dong - 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 812). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,451). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Pu Dong to Dubai flights
Hongqiao Intl to Dubai flights
Hongqiao Intl to Abu Dhabi flights
Pu Dong to Abu Dhabi flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to United Arab Emirates from Shanghai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to United Arab Emirates from Shanghai shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.