AED 782 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
AED 1,315
Air China
Sat 24/1Sat 31/1
AUH - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 2,475
China Eastern
Thu 25/12Wed 31/12
AUH - PVG • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 1,315 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai (AUH-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Abu Dhabi 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Air China Logo
23:50 - 16:05
AUH
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SHA
12h 15m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:30 - 21:50
SHA
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AUH
14h 20m1 stop
AED 1,315Air China
Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
19:20 - 11:55
AUH
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PVG
12h 35m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 18:35
PVG
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AUH
30h 05m1 stop
AED 1,675Gulf Air
Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
23:55 - 11:55
AUH
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PVG
32h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
19:00 - 23:10
PVG
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AUH
32h 10m1 stop
AED 1,770Gulf Air
Thu, 25 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
19:20 - 11:55
AUH
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PVG
12h 35m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 18:35
PVG
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AUH
30h 05m1 stop
AED 1,946Gulf Air
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:30 - 12:40
AUH
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PVG
9h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 23:40
PVG
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AUH
20h 30m3 stops
AED 1,954Multiple Airlines
Sun, 28 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:00 - 21:35
AUH
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PVG
39h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 11:35
PVG
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AUH
28h 00m1 stop
AED 2,016Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:30 - 12:40
AUH
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PVG
9h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 05:30
PVG
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AUH
17h 00m1 stop
AED 2,023Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:30 - 12:40
AUH
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PVG
9h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 10:50
PVG
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AUH
15h 15m1 stop
AED 2,060Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:00 - 21:35
AUH
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PVG
39h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 10:50
PVG
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AUH
15h 15m1 stop
AED 2,093Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 16:05
AUH
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SHA
12h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 07:10
SHA
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AUH
26h 15m2 stops
AED 2,097Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flights

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

What is the cheapest Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai costs AED 870 on the route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Good to know

Cheapest flightAED 782
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai was AED 782 for a one-way ticket and AED 1,315 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    Abu Dhabi is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Abu Dhabi from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi 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 from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi 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 from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Shanghai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Shanghai.
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Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi 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.
7.4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1331 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.2Food
7.6Boarding
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Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

2.0 MediocreRaj, Dec 2025
AUH - JFK
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Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

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.

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