AED 826 Find Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Shanghai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai.
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13:00 - 22:55DXB-SHA
29h 55m1 stop
08:30 - 10:55SHA-DXB
30h 25m1 stop
AED 1,014Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 27 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
13:00 - 15:20DXB-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
20:15 - 10:55PVG-DXB
18h 40m1 stop
AED 1,039Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 27 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
22:55 - 15:35DXB-SHA
12h 40m1 stop
13:20 - 21:35SHA-DXB
12h 15m1 stop
AED 1,425Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 29 May - Sat, 7 Jun
23:00 - 18:15DXB-SHA
15h 15m1 stop
08:20 - 19:55SHA-DXB
15h 35m1 stop
AED 1,429China Eastern
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Fri, 4 Apr - Fri, 11 Apr
23:00 - 22:40DXB-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
13:55 - 19:55PVG-DXB
34h 00m1 stop
AED 1,436China Eastern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Fri, 18 Apr
23:00 - 10:00DXB-PVG
31h 00m1 stop
06:55 - 19:10PVG-DXB
16h 15m1 stop
AED 1,451China Southern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Fri, 18 Apr
21:10 - 22:20DXB-SHA
21h 10m1 stop
11:40 - 22:05SHA-DXB
14h 25m1 stop
AED 1,473China Southern
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Sun, 18 May - Mon, 26 May
22:55 - 15:35DXB-SHA
12h 40m1 stop
22:30 - 21:35SHA-DXB
27h 05m1 stop
AED 1,513Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
02:50 - 15:30DXB-PVG
8h 40mdirect
07:15 - 12:05PVG-DXB
8h 50mdirect
AED 3,423Emirates
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Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
03:15 - 15:30DXB-PVG
8h 15mdirect
07:15 - 12:35PVG-DXB
9h 20mdirect
AED 3,507Emirates
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Wed, 9 Apr - Fri, 18 Apr

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Shanghai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Dubai, at AED 3,720 return. The most popular connection is from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,829 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Shanghai costs AED 1,658 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 862 and departed from Dubai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Dubai to Shanghai which costs AED 1,945 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, which costs AED 2,915 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,967. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are AED 2,328 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost AED 538 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 975.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Dubai AED 1,739 return.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), with an average flight price of AED 848.

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AED 826
Flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Dubai, at AED 3,720 return. The most popular connection is from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,829 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    Out of the 2 airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 30 km to reach the center of Shanghai if you land in Shanghai Pudong Airport

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs AED 1,658. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 862 and departed from Dubai Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 28 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

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Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3190 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Baggage delayed for 2 days and still chasing for reimbursement of basis items. Very horrible customer care service.

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

I was really impressed with the experience it was my first trip overseas. Nice staff

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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