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Flights from Shanghai to Dubai

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Dubai

Choose from 8 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Dubai, including Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Dubai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 369 or return tickets from NZD 626.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 10:20
        10h 45m
        Direct
        DXB 17:05
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Jan 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 21:05
        7h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 08:50
        Dubai - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 19 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 626 NZD 780
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 626
      • PVG 10:20
        10h 45m
        Direct
        DXB 17:05
        Shanghai - Dubai | Thu, Jan 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 21:05
        7h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 08:50
        Dubai - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 19 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 663 NZD 780
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 663
      • PVG 16:30
        32h
        1 stop
        DXB 20:30
        Shanghai - Dubai | Mon, Dec 8 | Sichuan Airlines
        DXB 22:30
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Dubai - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        NZD 539 NZD 780
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 539
      • PVG 19:55
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:30
        Shanghai - Dubai | Sun, Nov 23 | Sichuan Airlines
        DXB 23:15
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:25
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 549
        30% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 549
      • PVG 17:05
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:45
        Shanghai - Dubai | Fri, Dec 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 23:15
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:20
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 549
        30% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 549
      • PVG 22:30
        26h 15m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:45
        Shanghai - Dubai | Wed, Dec 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 23:15
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:20
        Dubai - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 549
        30% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 549
      • PVG 09:40
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:45
        Shanghai - Dubai | Sat, Dec 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 23:15
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:20
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 549
        30% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 549
      • PVG 11:10
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:50
        Shanghai - Dubai | Sat, Dec 20 | China Southern Airlines
        DXB 23:00
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:45
        Dubai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 557
        28% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 557
      • PVG 20:25
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        DXB 18:20
        Shanghai - Dubai | Wed, Dec 31 | China Southern Airlines
        DXB 01:55
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:25
        Dubai - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 7 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 559
        28% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 559
      • PVG 11:35
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 10:55
        Shanghai - Dubai | Mon, Dec 8 | Hainan Airlines
        DXB 22:30
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Dubai - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        NZD 566
        27% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 566
      • PVG 16:40
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:30
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Jan 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        DXB 22:30
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Dubai - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 19 | Sichuan Airlines
        NZD 567
        27% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 567
      • PVG 09:40
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:45
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Dec 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        DXB 13:00
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30
        Dubai - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Hainan Airlines
        NZD 576
        26% OFF
        NZD 780 NZD 576
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DXB Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
        DXB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Dubai - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Dubai

The distance between Shanghai and Dubai is about 6,408.67 km. It takes around 11 hours 14 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Dubai. The most popular month to Dubai is July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 361
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 539
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,408.67 km
Average flight time11 hours 14 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Dubai

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Dubai flights: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from NZD 360.

Cheapest flights
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  • 1623
  • 2330

  • Dec

    307
  • 714
  • 1421
  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
  • 18
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Dubai with the following airlines, including: Emirates China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 14 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dubai (DXB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Dubai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK303 (23:24) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK305 (06:30)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Dubai is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Dubai on November 17, 2025 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 248.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dubai, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai International Airport (PVG-DXB) is by far the most common option on this route: Dubai International Airport (DXB) Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Dubai NP Bus Station (XHB) Dubai Etihad Bus Station (XNB).
  • The time difference between Dubai and Shanghai is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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