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Cheapest airlines flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Fly from Dubai to Shanghai with 10 carriers, including China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, and China Southern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines offers the cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai.
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Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$209 or round trip tickets from US$328.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 18:55
        7h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 06:40
        Dubai - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 10:20
        10h 45m
        Nonstop
        DXB 17:05
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Jan 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$328 US$507
        35% OFF
        35% OFF
        US$507 US$328
      • DXB 18:55
        8h
        Nonstop
        PVG 06:55
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 10:50
        10h 15m
        Nonstop
        DXB 17:05
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Dec 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$416 US$507
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        US$507 US$416
      • DXB 01:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:10
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 7 | Air China
        SHA 11:40
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        DXB 23:10
        Shanghai - Dubai | Sat, Dec 13 | Air China
        US$307 US$507
        40% OFF
        40% OFF
        US$507 US$307
      • DXB 13:00
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        SHA 22:55
        Dubai - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Hainan Airlines
        PVG 11:35
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 10:55
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Dec 25 | Hainan Airlines
        US$320
        37% OFF
        US$507 US$320
      • DXB 23:00
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:45
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 15 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$323
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$323
      • DXB 23:00
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:45
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Nov 27 | China Southern Airlines
        US$323
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$323
      • DXB 20:20
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 13:10
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 16 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Nov 20 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 20:55
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:20
        Dubai - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 14 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 18:05
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Mon, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 20:20
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 13:10
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 23 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Nov 27 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 20:55
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:20
        Dubai - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 21 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 23:00
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:45
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | China Southern Airlines
        SHA 08:40
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        DXB 19:10
        Shanghai - Dubai | Fri, Dec 26 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 23:00
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:45
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 06:55
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        DXB 18:20
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Dec 30 | China Southern Airlines
        US$325
        36% OFF
        US$507 US$325
      • DXB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DXB 16:00
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Dubai to Shanghai Flight Information

The distance between Dubai and Shanghai is approximately 6,408.67 km. On average, a flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes around 7 hours 58 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Shanghai is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$200
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$307
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,408.67 km
Average flight time7 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

Best time for cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai are between Jan 18 and Jan 25 with one way fares from US$193

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  • 1623
  • 2330

  • Dec

    307
  • 714
  • 1421
  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
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  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 7 hours 58 minutes to fly from Dubai to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Dubai to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU266 (19:17) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK302 (03:40) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK304 (10:06)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Shanghai on November 29, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$164.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Dubai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (DXB-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Dubai is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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