What percentage of Dubai to Shanghai flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.6% of flights from Dubai to Shanghai have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Dubai to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Dubai to Shanghai covers a distance of 6448 kilometers and has a median duration of 8 hours and 40 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median flight time of 14 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings offered by non-stop options.

Are non-stop flights from Dubai to Shanghai worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai have been, on average, 2% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $731, while connecting flights had a median price of $714. Direct flights constituted about 7.7% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. The slight price premium for direct flights may be considered worthwhile for the convenience and time savings.

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Dubai to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Shanghai

For flights from Dubai to Shanghai, fares typically range from $638–$1223, with a median of $777. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Shanghai, August stands out with a median fare of $631. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $640, while December presents another favorable option with a median of $650. These months generally provide more economical choices for this route.

A typical journey from Dubai to Shanghai takes about 19h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6448 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small share of recent fares, 7.6%, were for direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Shanghai

Regular price: $433 - $729

Prices for flights from Dubai to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Shanghai is between $433 and $729. The current lowest deal is $500 with Air China, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 23.

now $500

Low $433

High $729

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

Cheapest

Flights from $631

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,085

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Direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Shanghai

Sat, Aug 1

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DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$847

$852

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)

JetsGo

$769

$722

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air India Limited

$667

$661

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Saudia

$673

$691

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Saudia

$731

$736

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Shanghai

Dubai (DXB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$684

$644

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Shanghai

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$769 → $722

7 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 27

$553 → $508

4 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 24

$568 → $524

7 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 31

$684 → $644

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 current price of $500.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai, with a median price of $631.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 50m long.

Flights from Dubai to Shanghai typically take 19h 50m, covering a long-haul distance of 6448 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 7.6% of recent flights from Dubai to Shanghai are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Dubai to Shanghai appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International offers a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best time to book flights from Dubai to Shanghai is 60+ days before departure. Flights booked in this window typically have an average price of $609. Booking within 28-59 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $677. For last-minute bookings made 0-6 days out, the average price can be as high as $1219, based on observations across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Shanghai is considered to be $638 or less. The median price for this route has been $777. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of fares observed at $1223 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around the $638 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Shanghai include August, with a median price of $631, and September, with a median price of $640. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $650. The annual median price for this route is $777, so flying in these months can offer significant savings based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Dubai to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Shanghai

Regular price: $433 - $729

Prices for flights from Dubai to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Shanghai is between $433 and $729. The current lowest deal is $500 with Air China, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 23.

now $500

Low $433

High $729

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $631

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,085

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