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Cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai from £265

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Air China Logo
01:15 - 16:55DXB-SHA
11h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 23:15SHA-DXB
29h 45m1 stop
£265Air China
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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Air China Logo
01:00 - 11:30DXB-PVG
30h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
16:30 - 22:20PVG-DXB
33h 50m1 stop
£271Air China
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
21:20 - 11:55DXB-PVG
10h 35m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 03:25PVG-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
£294Gulf Air
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Sun, 30 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:00 - 10:30DXB-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:35 - 10:55PVG-DXB
27h 20m1 stop
£316Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:55DXB-SHA
29h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 10:55SHA-DXB
29h 55m1 stop
£316Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:35 - 23:55DXB-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 - 22:05PVG-DXB
13h 15m1 stop
£318Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:35 - 17:45DXB-PVG
14h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:30 - 22:05PVG-DXB
17h 35m1 stop
£319Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 11:50DXB-SHA
11h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 23:15SHA-DXB
18h 20m1 stop
£338Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
23:35 - 11:55DXB-PVG
32h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 03:25PVG-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
£345Gulf Air
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Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 17:55DXB-SHA
12h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 10:25SHA-DXB
17h 45m2 stops
£368Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

Air China flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Dubai to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
3 Dec
DXB01:15Dubai Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Dec
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
DXB23:15Dubai Intl
£265
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Air China
14 Mar
DXB01:00Dubai Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
PVG11:30Shanghai Pu Dong
28 Mar
PVG16:30Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 50m
1 stop
DXB22:20Dubai Intl
£271
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Air China
12 Mar
DXB01:15Dubai Intl
29h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Mar
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
DXB22:20Dubai Intl
£272
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China Southern flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Dubai to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
4 Dec
DXB23:00Dubai Intl
15h 35m
2 stops
SHA18:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Dec
SHA13:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
DXB00:05Dubai Intl
£373
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China Southern
13 Mar
DXB00:15Dubai Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA21:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Mar
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
DXB18:20Dubai Intl
£438
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China Southern
15 Mar
DXB20:20Dubai Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Mar
SHA13:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
DXB00:05Dubai Intl
£453
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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Depart

Return

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DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

01:15-16:55

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

21:30-23:15

1 stop29h 45m

£265

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

01:00-11:30

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

16:30-22:20

1 stop33h 50m

£271

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/11

21:20-11:55

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

16:30-03:25

1 stop14h 55m

£294

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

13:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/3

11:35-10:55

1 stop27h 20m

£316

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

13:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

£316

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

23:35-23:55

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

12:50-22:05

1 stop13h 15m

£318

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

23:35-17:45

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

08:30-22:05

1 stop17h 35m

£319

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/12

20:45-11:50

1 stop11h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

08:55-23:15

1 stop18h 20m

£338

DubaiShanghai

DXB - PVG

DXBPVG

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

23:35-11:55

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

16:30-03:25

1 stop14h 55m

£345

DubaiShanghai

DXB - SHA

DXBSHA

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

01:15-17:55

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

20:40-10:25

2 stops17h 45m

£368

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Dubai to Shanghai

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Dubai and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Dubai, with most prices found around £323. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in October, then you should wait until June to fly from Dubai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £362.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from Dubai is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as £415. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £696.

What is the cheapest Dubai Intl to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Dubai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £349 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Dubai for as low as £300 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Dubai Intl to Shanghai flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Dubai Intl to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

7h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 7h 45m
Direct flights go from Dubai to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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  • How far is Dubai Intl to Shanghai by plane?

    Shanghai is 3991.8 mi away from Dubai Intl. 7h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dubai Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Dubai Intl Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Dubai Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Dubai Intl Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Dubai to Shanghai?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Shanghai from Dubai.

Can I find flights from Dubai to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from Dubai on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Shanghai from Dubai. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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