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AED 738+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

AED 1,480

One-way from

AED 738

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 2,328
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Dubai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (AED 2,525 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 384 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
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Thu 15/521:10DXB - PVG
1 stop11h 45mChina Southern
Wed 21/517:20PVG - DXB
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 23/3AED 1,480
Fri 16/500:15DXB - SHA
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Mon 26/511:40SHA - DXB
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3AED 1,480
Thu 3/423:00DXB - PVG
1 stop15h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 9/412:45PVG - DXB
Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3AED 1,484
Mon 31/323:00DXB - SHA
1 stop18h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 23/419:20SHA - DXB
2 stops28h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3AED 1,495
Thu 8/522:55DXB - SHA
1 stop12h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/522:30SHA - DXB
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3AED 1,513
Thu 18/922:55DXB - PVG
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/908:35PVG - DXB
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3AED 1,524
Tue 8/413:00DXB - SHA
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/420:50SHA - DXB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,554
Mon 24/323:35DXB - PVG
1 stop32h 50mGulf Air
Fri 28/314:55PVG - DXB
1 stop16h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 24/3AED 1,572
Mon 7/400:10DXB - PVG
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Sat 12/412:15PVG - DXB
1 stop13h 45mAir China
Deal found 23/3AED 1,583
Wed 26/323:15DXB - PVG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/420:15PVG - DXB
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,634
Wed 2/400:10DXB - SHA
1 stop11h 50mAir China
Wed 9/421:20SHA - DXB
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Deal found 24/3AED 1,671
Sun 18/511:45DXB - PVG
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 25/500:35PVG - DXB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3AED 1,781

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

21:10-12:55

1 stop11h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/5

17:20-20:55

1 stop31h 35m

AED 1,480

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/5

00:15-22:20

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/5

11:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

AED 1,480

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/4

23:00-18:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

12:45-19:00

Nonstop10h 15m

AED 1,484

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

22:55-15:35

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/5

22:30-21:35

1 stop27h 05m

AED 1,513

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/9

22:55-16:25

1 stop13h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

08:35-21:35

1 stop17h 00m

AED 1,524

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/4

20:50-22:05

1 stop29h 15m

AED 1,554

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/4

20:30-21:25

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/4

10:10-19:55

1 stop13h 45m

AED 1,565

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/4

00:10-11:10

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/4

12:15-22:00

1 stop13h 45m

AED 1,583

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/6

23:35-11:40

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/7

15:55-03:30

1 stop15h 35m

AED 1,587

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/5

00:10-20:00

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/5

12:25-22:20

1 stop13h 55m

AED 1,752

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 7 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Dubai to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Shanghai are China Eastern, China Southern and Emirates.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From AED 395

China Southern

China Southern

From AED 324

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 817

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From AED 397

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Shanghai are China Southern, Air China and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Hainan Airlines to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
832 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around AED 558, however they can be found for as little as AED 441.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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