Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai (DXB - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$369	China Southern 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Thu, Jan 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai is currently $369
Cheapest one-way flight	$197	Hainan 1 stop 18 hr Fri, Mar 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai is currently $197
Cheapest nonstop flights	$985	Emirates Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai is currently $985
Last-minute weekend getaway	$369	China Southern 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Shanghai is currently $369
Cheapest business class flights	$1,510	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai is currently $1,510

Fastest flight	7 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 7 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $345–610
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $425–670

Popular airlines from Dubai to Shanghai

Emirates

Nonstop

from $985

Typical price: $980–1,300

13 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $415–740

7 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - PVG Every day

66 weekly connecting flights

DXB - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
China Southern

from $369

Typical price: $415–610

132 weekly connecting flights

DXB - PVG, SHA Every day
Qatar Airways

from $485

Typical price: $500–930

81 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - PVG Every day
Air China

Typical price: $640–760

66 weekly connecting flights

DXB - PVG, SHA Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $448

Typical price: $445–920

42 weekly connecting flights

DXB - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 29 min 6 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 19 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dubai to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $345 to $610.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $369. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $197.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $985, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $369, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 29.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $485, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $448, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai starts at $369 from Fri, Jan 23 to Thu, Jan 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $197 and departs on Fri, Mar 13.

7 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Dubai to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dubai to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dubai to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dubai to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 13 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 132 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 66 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Qatar Airways offers 81 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 66 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Cathay Pacific offers 42 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dubai and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $369. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $197.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $985, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $369, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 29.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $485, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Dubai to Shanghai is $448, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.

Emirates and China Eastern fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai.

There are 13 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Shanghai at price $369 is offered by China Southern from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

Emirates and China Eastern fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai.

There are 13 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Shanghai start at $985 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11 with Emirates.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dubai to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dubai and Shanghai start at $1,510 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Shanghai start at $369 from Fri, Jan 23 to Thu, Jan 29.

To book business class trips from Dubai to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dubai and Shanghai starts at $369 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Shanghai at price $369 is offered by China Southern from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.