Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Compare fares and flight options for Dubai — Shanghai. Prices can change; check availability when searching.

Cheapest one way flight

$254

Air India

2 layovers

1d 9h

01/25/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai departs on 01/25/2027, is operated by Air India and costs $254

Cheapest round trip flight

$425

Air India Express

2 layovers

2d 13h 30m

01/25/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Dubai to Shanghai departs on 01/25/2027, is operated by Air India Express and costs $425

Fastest option found

Airfare from Dubai to Shanghai by month

The cost of a one-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai ranges from $295 (January 2027) to $398 (May 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $354–$366.

January 2027

Lowest price

Lowest price:

$295

May 2027

Highest price

Lowest price:

$398

Lowest price

Price dynamics

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.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is December 2026–January 2027 — averaging $304. The most expensive is May 2027–October 2027 ($393). The difference reaches 23%.

Best time to buy

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 December 2026–January 2027, where you can save up to 23%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 10.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Airlines operating on route

For a flight on Dubai — Shanghai, compare the featured carriers: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Air India, Air India Express, Cebu Pacific, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Gulf Air, and Air Astana. There are 11 airlines in this selection, with fares from $254.

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $456

starting at $682

starting at $254

starting at $256

starting at $271

starting at $312

starting at $329

starting at $408

starting at $422

starting at $428

starting at $432

Non-stop flights from Dubai to Shanghai

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.

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/05/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $456

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

03/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $530

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

06/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $580

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/23/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $598

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

08/02/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

09/30/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/08/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $600

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

06/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $600

Direct flight offers from Dubai to Shanghai

Direct offers from Dubai to Shanghai were found for these airlines: China Eastern Airlines and Emirates: Every day.

Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $456

Emirates

Every day

starting at $682

Dubai airports overview

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

DWC

41km

Serving Dubai and the Jebel Ali area, it handles passenger and extensive cargo operations with domestic and international routes, growing as a complementary hub to Dubai International.

Dubai Airport

DXB

5km

Serving Dubai and the UAE, a major international hub with extensive global and regional routes, large cargo operations and frequent long‑haul and regional connections.

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

SHA

14km

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Dubai to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $254

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Dubai — Shanghai are in: January, December, March. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Dubai — Shanghai is 10 hours 45 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai?

Direct flight offers from Dubai to Shanghai were found for: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Dubai to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Abu Dhabi ➜ Shanghai Yazd ➜ Shanghai Bandar Abbas ➜ Shanghai Doha ➜ Shanghai Kerman ➜ Shanghai Muscat ➜ Shanghai Sharjah ➜ Shanghai Shiraz ➜ Shanghai Zahedan ➜ Shanghai Dubai ➜ Changzhou Dubai ➜ Hangzhou Dubai ➜ Zhoushan Dubai ➜ Ningbo Dubai ➜ Nanjing Dubai ➜ Nantong Dubai ➜ Wuxi Dubai ➜ Yiwu Dubai ➜ Yancheng Dubai ➜ Yangzhou

Price dynamics

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.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is December 2026–January 2027 — averaging $304. The most expensive is May 2027–October 2027 ($393). The difference reaches 23%.

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 10.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/05/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $456

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

03/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $530

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

06/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $580

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/23/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $598

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

08/02/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

09/30/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/08/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $599

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

04/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $600

Dubai — Shanghai

DXB — SHA

06/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU246

starting at $600

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $456

starting at $682

starting at $254

starting at $256

starting at $271

starting at $312

starting at $329

starting at $408

starting at $422

starting at $428

starting at $432

What is the cheapest price for flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Dubai to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $254

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Dubai — Shanghai are in: January, December, March. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Dubai — Shanghai is 10 hours 45 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai?

Direct flight offers from Dubai to Shanghai were found for: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$254

Air India

2 layovers

1d 9h

01/25/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$425

Air India Express

2 layovers

2d 13h 30m

01/25/2027

Fastest option found

Airfare from Dubai to Shanghai by month

January 2027

Lowest price:

$295

May 2027

Lowest price:

$398

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Direct flight offers from Dubai to Shanghai

Dubai airports overview

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai Airport

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Dubai to Shanghai

Alternative routes

January 2027

Lowest price:

$295

May 2027

Lowest price:

$398

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Cheapest one way flight

$254

Air India

2 layovers

1d 9h

01/25/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$425

Air India Express

2 layovers

2d 13h 30m

01/25/2027

Fastest option found

Weekdays with direct offers

Every day

Earliest departure found

12:15 AM

Latest departure found

11:55 PM

Straight-line city distance

6420km