Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dubai

14 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 10h in the air, 3,993 mi (6,426 km). Tickets from $430, nonstop from $459.

Flights from Shanghai to Dubai

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Prices by day: Shanghai to Dubai

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Shanghai to Dubai at a glance

flight time, from 9h 20m to 11h 10m
10h
straight-line distance
3,993 mi (6,426 km)
flights a week
14
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
06:15 - 23:00
lowest price, nonstop, 2 August
$430
lowest nonstop price
$459
airlines
2

Shanghai to Dubai ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $238. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is September 2027: from $533. The average across months is $342.

Shanghai to Dubai flight schedule

14 flights a week, 4 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EK 305
Emirates
06:15 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
12:05 Dubai, terminal 3
9h 50m
Daily
Airbus A380-800
EK 303
Emirates
23:00 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
05:10 Dubai, terminal 3
10h 10m
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 245
China Eastern
12:05 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
19:15 Dubai, terminal 1
11h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
EK 305
Emirates
07:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
12:40 Dubai, terminal 3
9h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER
MU 245
China Eastern
12:45 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
19:00 Dubai, terminal 1
10h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
EK 303
Emirates
00:05 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
05:25 Dubai, terminal 3
9h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800

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

Airlines flying Shanghai to Dubai

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

  • Emirates: 2 flights, first departure at 06:15, last at 23:00, tickets from $459 on 31 December MTWTFSS Emirates Shanghai to Dubai
  • China Eastern: 1 flight, first departure at 12:05, last at 12:45 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from Shanghai to Dubai depart and land

Departure from Shanghai

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

Arrival in Dubai

Dubai DXB

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

When to visit Dubai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, March, April, November and December, +24° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+24° +16° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +17° +22° 2 days
Mar
+29° +19° +24° 0 days
Apr
+33° +22° +26° 1 days
May
+36° +25° +30° 0 days
Jun
+40° +28° +33° 0 days
Jul
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Sep
+39° +29° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +26° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +22° +29° 1 days
Dec
+27° +18° +25° 2 days

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

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dubai?
A nonstop flight takes 10 hours on average, from 9h 20m to 11h 10m depending on the flight.
How far is Dubai from Shanghai?
3,993 mi (6,426 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to Dubai?
Emirates (14 a week) and China Eastern.
How many flights a day are there from Shanghai to Dubai?
There are 14 a week, about 2 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Shanghai to Dubai?
The first departure is at 06:15 (EK305), the last at 23:00 (EK303). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dubai?
February 2027: tickets from $238. The most expensive is September 2027, from $533.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Shanghai to Dubai?
26 February 2027 (Friday): from $238 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Shanghai to Dubai?
Emirates: nonstop tickets from $459 on 31 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Shanghai airport do flights to Dubai leave from?
Shanghai Pudong International (14 a week).