Question 1

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Dubai take?

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There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Dubai from Shanghai is 8h 50m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Dubai per day?

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Each day, there are between 2 and 5 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Dubai, with an average flight time of 8h 59m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Dubai was AED 216 for a one-way ticket and AED 377 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Dubai?

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Shanghai and Dubai are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Emirates (19 flights per week), China Eastern (6 flights per week), and Air China (3 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Dubai?

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For Shanghai to Dubai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Dubai back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Dubai?

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Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Dubai Intl is the only airport in Dubai. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Dubai?

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Dubai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai to Dubai. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

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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 Dubai with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Dubai from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Dubai-Intl-DXB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 14

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Dubai were found on China Southern (AED 1,385) and Cathay Pacific (AED 1,605).

Question 15

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Dubai flight route?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Dubai cost AED 2,245 and was between Hangzhou (HGH) and Dubai (DXB). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is AED 2,245.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Dubai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest Shanghai to Dubai flight route?

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Dubai cost AED 2,245 and was between Hangzhou (HGH) and Dubai (DXB). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is AED 2,245.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Dubai?

For Shanghai to Dubai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Dubai back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Dubai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Dubai were found on China Southern (AED 1,385) and Cathay Pacific (AED 1,605).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Dubai?

Shanghai and Dubai are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Emirates (19 flights per week), China Eastern (6 flights per week), and Air China (3 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Dubai?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Dubai per day?

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Dubai take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Dubai from Shanghai is 8h 50m.

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What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Dubai?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Dubai was AED 216 for a one-way ticket and AED 377 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Dubai?

Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Dubai Intl is the only airport in Dubai. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Dubai?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Dubai?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Dubai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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 Shanghai to Dubai.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Dubai?

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 Dubai with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

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 Dubai from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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