AED 896 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Cheapest return fare
AED 1,972
Gulf Air
Thu 11/6Wed 17/6
AUH - PVG • 1 stop
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AED 2,677
China Eastern
Sun 21/6Sat 27/6
AUH - PVG • Direct
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Thu, 11 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
19:20 - 10:50
AUH
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PVG
11h 30m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
15:55 - 11:20
PVG
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AUH
23h 25m
1 stop
AED 1,972Gulf Air
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
23:50 - 09:55
AUH
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PVG
30h 05m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
15:55 - 18:35
PVG
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AUH
30h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,005Gulf Air
Sat, 6 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
19:20 - 09:55
AUH
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PVG
34h 35m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
15:55 - 04:15
PVG
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AUH
16h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,053Gulf Air
Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Gulf Air Logo
07:35 - 09:55
AUH
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PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
15:55 - 18:35
PVG
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AUH
30h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,314Gulf Air
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Air China Logo
20:10 - 12:40
AUH
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SHA
12h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
08:55 - 17:45
SHA
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AUH
12h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,369Air China
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Air China Logo
20:10 - 22:40
AUH
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SHA
22h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
08:55 - 17:45
SHA
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AUH
12h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,372Air China
Thu, 11 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:20 - 12:55
AUH
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PVG
9h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 04:25
PVG
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AUH
13h 45m
1 stop
AED 2,387Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:15 - 20:20
AUH
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PVG
40h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 18:35
PVG
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AUH
30h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,431Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
China Eastern Logo
21:10 - 18:40
AUH
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SHA
17h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
20:05 - 00:40
SHA
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AUH
32h 35m
1 stop
AED 3,639China Eastern
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
21:10 - 09:10
AUH
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SHA
32h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
19:05 - 00:40
SHA
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AUH
33h 35m
1 stop
AED 3,720China Eastern
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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.

How much is a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai departing in June.

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 1,036 on the route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is December, where tickets cost AED 812 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,394 and AED 1,847 respectively.

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Cheapest flightAED 896
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

  • How many flights are there between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Abu Dhabi and lands in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 9h 35m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 6 flights.

  • 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 896 for a one-way ticket and AED 1,972 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?

 
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Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Shanghai

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

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.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1434 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.8Crew
7.2Food
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

2.0 MediocreRBLX, Apr 2026
AUH - KTI
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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