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Cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai

14 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 8h 35m in the air, 3,993 mi (6,426 km). Tickets from $428, nonstop from $681.

Flights from Dubai to Shanghai

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Prices by day: Dubai to Shanghai

Lowest one-way price in dollars from recent searches, cheap days in green. Press a day to see flights and exact prices.

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Best fares from Dubai to Shanghai

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $258 25 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $681 19 November 2026, Emirates Cheapest in the next 7 days $289 Today Cheapest weekend departure $272 Fri, 8 January 2027
Cheapest day of the week Thursday $321 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $258

Dubai to Shanghai at a glance

flight time, from 7h 50m to 9h 25m
8h 35m
straight-line distance
3,993 mi (6,426 km)
flights a week
14
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
03:10 - 09:15
lowest price, with a connection, 23 June
$428
lowest nonstop price
$681
airlines
2

Dubai to Shanghai ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $258. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is September 2027: from $460. The average across months is $349.

Dubai to Shanghai flight schedule

14 flights a week, 7 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EK 302
Emirates
03:10 Dubai, terminal 3
15:05 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
7h 55m
Daily
Airbus A380-800
EK 304
Emirates
09:15 Dubai, terminal 3
21:05 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
7h 50m
Daily
Airbus A380-800

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 16 January.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
MU 246
China Eastern
20:45 Dubai, terminal 1
09:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
8h 35m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
MU 246
China Eastern
21:05 Dubai, terminal 1
09:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
8h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
EK 302
Emirates
03:15 Dubai, terminal 3
15:30 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
8h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
EK 304
Emirates
09:45 Dubai, terminal 3
22:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
8h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER
MU 246
China Eastern
20:30 Dubai, terminal 1
09:55 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
9h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
EK 302
Emirates
02:50 Dubai, terminal 3
15:30 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
8h 40m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
EK 304
Emirates
09:40 Dubai, terminal 3
22:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
8h 40m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Dubai to Shanghai

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Emirates14 a week China Easternfrom 16 January
  • Emirates: 2 flights, first departure at 03:10, last at 09:15, tickets from $681 on 19 November MTWTFSS Emirates Dubai to Shanghai
  • China Eastern: 1 flight, first departure at 20:30, last at 21:05 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from Dubai to Shanghai depart and land

Departure from Dubai

Dubai DXB

14 flights a week, terminals 1, 3, 6 mi (10 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International PVG

14 flights a week, terminals 1, 2, 20 mi (32 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit Shanghai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, October and November, +18° to +25° by day. In November it is +18° by day and +10° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +1° 5 days
Feb
+11° +3° 9 days
Mar
+17° +7° 10 days
Apr
+22° +12° 10 days
May
+25° +16° 10 days
Jun
+29° +21° 17 days
Jul
+33° +26° 17 days
Aug
+34° +26° 14 days
Sep
+30° +23° 15 days
Oct
+24° +17° 8 days
Nov
+18° +10° 7 days
Dec
+11° +3° 4 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight takes 8 hours 35 minutes on average, from 7h 50m to 9h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is Shanghai from Dubai?
3,993 mi (6,426 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Dubai to Shanghai?
Emirates (14 a week) and China Eastern.
How many flights a day are there from Dubai to Shanghai?
There are 14 a week, about 2 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Dubai to Shanghai?
The first departure is at 03:10 (EK302), the last at 09:15 (EK304). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?
January 2027: tickets from $258. The most expensive is September 2027, from $460.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?
25 January 2027 (Monday): from $258 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Dubai to Shanghai?
Emirates: nonstop tickets from $681 on 19 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Dubai airport do flights to Shanghai leave from?
Dubai (14 a week).