Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai
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November 23 - November 30
DXB - Shanghai
$528
$508
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November 20 - November 29
DXB - Shanghai
$455
$509
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December 23 - December 30
DXB - Shanghai
$508
$509
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December 1 - December 16
DXB - Shanghai
$502
$510
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December 7 - December 26
DXB - Shanghai
$507
$511
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October 27 - October 31
DXB - Shanghai
$568
$513
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December 9 - December 16
DXB - Shanghai
$557
$522
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November 22 - November 29
DXB - Shanghai
$458
$524
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December 12 - December 22
DXB - Shanghai
$561
$524
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November 16 - November 30
DXB - Shanghai
$528
$530
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Insights for flights from Dubai to Shanghai
How much is a round trip from Dubai to Shanghai
Regular price: $464 - $725
Prices for flights from Dubai to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Dubai to Shanghai typically range from $464 to $725. The current lowest deal is $508 with Air China, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 30.
now $508
Low $464
High $725
The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Shanghai
The data shows that August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai, with a median price of $631. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1085. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
August
Flights from $631
July
Flights from $1,085
Direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Shanghai
Tue, Sep 1
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$551
$615
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$548
$620
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$593
$639
One-way
Wed, Sep 2
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$579
$641
One-way
Wed, Sep 2
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$560
$641
One-way
Wed, Sep 2
DXB - Shanghai
Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$558
$641
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Shanghai
Oct 26 - Oct 31
$615 → $541
12%
Oct 27 - Oct 31
$568 → $513
10%
Dec 12 - Dec 22
$561 → $524
7%
Dec 9 - Dec 16
$557 → $522
6%
Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Shanghai
Dubai - Shanghai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Dubai to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $719.
📅 Best time to fly
August is historically cheapest at $631
Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai, with a median price of $631.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 19h 50m
Flights from Dubai to Shanghai typically take 19h 50m, with most routes involving connections.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with frequent deals available daily.
🏆 Airline highlight
China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights
China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights, which are less common for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are rare for this route
Historically, only 3% of deals for this route are considered good prices.
Dubai main airports to depart from
Dubai International (DXB)
Dubai International offers a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$508
Al Maktoum International (DWC)
Al Maktoum International provides an alternative departure option from Dubai to Shanghai.
📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2276
Dubai Bus Station (XNB)
Dubai Bus Station serves as a ground transport hub for journeys from Dubai.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$508
Sharjah International (SHJ)
Sharjah International is another airport option for flights from the wider Dubai area to Shanghai.
📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$623
Shanghai main airports to arrive at
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Dubai to Shanghai.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$508
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Dubai to Shanghai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$508
Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)
Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.
📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$501
Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)
Sunan Shuofang International is a good alternative, especially for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.
📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$732
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)
Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable option with high flight frequency and frequent high-speed rail service.
📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$773
Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)
Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.
📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$1135
Nantong Xingdong (NTG)
Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays.
📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1011
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Nov 13
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$2,254
$1,239
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$1,239
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$2,313
$1,239
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$2,253
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,236
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,249
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,239
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,239
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,237
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,239
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,241
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,319
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
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$2,238
$1,298
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Shanghai, China
93% AI deal score
$2,323
$1,299
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Shanghai, China
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$2,296
$1,299
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Shanghai, China
92% AI deal score
$2,253
$1,039
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Shanghai, China
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$2,232
$1,047
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Shanghai, China
92% AI deal score
$2,271
$1,047
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Shanghai, China
92% AI deal score
$1,934
$1,291
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Shanghai, China
91% AI deal score
$2,252
$1,101
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Shanghai, China
91% AI deal score
$1,841
$1,138
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Shanghai, China
90% AI deal score
$1,690
$1,239
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89% AI deal score
$1,690
$1,269
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Shanghai, China
89% AI deal score
$1,688
$1,269
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$1,692
$1,269
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$1,691
$1,269
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$1,689
$1,297
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Shanghai, China
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$2,556
$2,014
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$2,563
$2,021
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82% AI deal score
$2,594
$2,135
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$2,375
$2,021
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$2,570
$2,136
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$2,142
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$2,597
$2,154
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$2,527
$2,290
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$2,149
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