Emirates
Every day
starting at $761
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Dubai to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Emirates
Every day
starting at $761
The only airline operating direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai is Emirates. Flights operate every day.
The cost of a one-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai ranges from $247 (September 2026) to $443 (July 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $372–$829.
Prices on the Dubai — Shanghai route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is September 2026–October 2026 — averaging $273. The most expensive is May 2027–July 2027 ($432). The difference reaches 37%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is September 2026–October 2026, where you can save up to 37%.
Price spread on this route is 18.6%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
Dubai — Shanghai
09/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $1,055
Dubai — Shanghai
09/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK304
starting at $900
Dubai — Shanghai
09/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $795
Dubai — Shanghai
10/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK304
starting at $795
Dubai — Shanghai
10/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $853
Dubai — Shanghai
10/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $920
Dubai — Shanghai
10/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $887
Dubai — Shanghai
10/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $1,472
Dubai — Shanghai
10/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK304
starting at $1,550
Dubai — Shanghai
10/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EK302
starting at $1,488
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More than 12 airlines operate flights from Dubai to Shanghai, including Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Air India, Air India Express, Jazeera Airways, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, SpiceJet, Cebu Pacific, and Air China. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $190, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest flight ticket from Dubai to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $190
Often the best time to buy tickets from Dubai to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Dubai to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: September, November, October.
The fastest flights from Dubai to Shanghai start from 10 hours 45 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Dubai — Shanghai: Emirates, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai departs on 04/19/2027, is operated by Air India and costs $190
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Dubai to Shanghai departs on 10/26/2026, is operated by Air India Express and costs $335
Fastest flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 10h 45m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Dubai and Shanghai is 6425km (3984 miles). The average flight duration is 13h. There are 16 direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai. The time difference between Dubai and Shanghai is 4h. Flights from Dubai begin at 9:40 AM. The latest flight from Dubai departs at 2:50 AM
