Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, including Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$259, and round-trip direct flights start at US$366.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Abu Dhabi Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is about 6,535.07 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is around 9 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$198
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$366
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,535.07 km
Average flight time9 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineEtihad Airways
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Abu Dhabi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is January, with an average price of US$330; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$658.

US$658
US$494
US$330
US$166
    Cheapest
  • US$355
    Mar
  • US$658
    Apr
  • US$420
    May
  • US$401
    Jun
  • US$454
    Jul
  • US$454
    Aug
  • US$530
    Sep
  • US$559
    Oct
  • US$425
    Nov
  • US$354
    Dec
  • US$330
    Jan
  • US$334
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi are found during January, with an average price of US$476. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to US$1,439.

US$1,439
US$958
US$476
0
    Cheapest
  • US$645
    Mar
  • US$914
    Apr
  • US$684
    May
  • US$1,439
    Jun
  • US$635
    Jul
  • US$1,056
    Aug
  • US$880
    Sep
  • US$690
    Oct
  • US$529
    Nov
  • US$939
    Dec
  • US$476
    Jan
  • US$760
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$514
US$445
US$375
US$306
  • US$375
    Mon
  • US$442
    Tue
  • US$421
    Wed
  • US$412
    Thu
  • US$514
    Fri
  • US$463
    Sat
  • US$381
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi (SHA-AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$198 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to AUH on Sat, May 9), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$366 departing on Thu, Mar 19 and returning on Wed, Mar 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi 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 2 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Etihad Airways: -/-/-/-/T/-/- -- EY5748 () China Eastern Airlines: -/-/-/-/T/-/- -- MU237 ()
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$198.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on March 24, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$375.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zayed International Airport (PVG-AUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ).
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air China provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, with fares starting at US$411.

US$411
US$1,117
US$1,823
US$2,528
Air China
US$411
Air China
Qatar Airways
US$455
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
US$479
Etihad Airways
Gulf Air
US$487
Gulf Air
China Eastern Airlines
US$494
China Eastern Airlines
Lufthansa
US$2,528
Lufthansa

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday.

8
7
6
5
Highest
6
Mon
6
Tue
6
Wed
6
Thu
8
Fri
6
Sat
6
Sun