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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from AED 896

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 20/6. 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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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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21:10 - 20:30DXB-PVG
19h 20m1 stop
21:55 - 19:05PVG-DXB
25h 10m1 stop
AED 1,480China Southern
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jue., 13 jun. - mié., 19 jun.
20:55 - 20:30DXB-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
11:05 - 20:55PVG-DXB
13h 50m1 stop
AED 1,491China Southern
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lun., 20 may. - sáb., 25 may.
23:00 - 20:25DXB-PVG
17h 25m1 stop
09:00 - 19:00PVG-DXB
14h 00m2 stops
AED 1,579China Eastern
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lun., 20 may. - sáb., 25 may.
23:00 - 21:40DXB-SHA
18h 40m1 stop
09:45 - 19:00SHA-DXB
13h 15m2 stops
AED 1,579China Eastern
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lun., 20 may. - sáb., 25 may.
22:55 - 16:30DXB-PVG
13h 35m1 stop
13:25 - 21:35PVG-DXB
12h 10m1 stop
AED 1,609Cathay Pacific
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mié., 15 may. - mié., 22 may.
22:55 - 12:05DXB-SHA
33h 10m1 stop
13:20 - 21:35SHA-DXB
12h 15m1 stop
AED 1,667Cathay Pacific
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mié., 15 may. - mié., 22 may.
01:15 - 20:30DXB-PVG
15h 15m1 stop
19:20 - 19:00PVG-DXB
27h 40m2 stops
AED 1,730
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lun., 20 may. - vie., 24 may.
01:15 - 10:25DXB-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
18:00 - 19:55SHA-DXB
29h 55m1 stop
AED 1,730
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mié., 8 may. - jue., 30 may.
12:55 - 11:50DXB-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
15:45 - 12:05PVG-DXB
24h 20m1 stop
AED 1,939Gulf Air
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jue., 10 oct. - vie., 18 oct.
11:00 - 11:50DXB-PVG
20h 50m1 stop
15:45 - 12:05PVG-DXB
24h 20m1 stop
AED 1,968Gulf Air
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jue., 10 oct. - vie., 18 oct.

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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 day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all 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 Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,097. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are AED 2,630 on average.

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

The average price for all 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 at night, when flights cost AED 2,214 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 5,003.

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 1,162 one-way - AED 2,081 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

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, with an average flight price of AED 762.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Airlines flying the most to Shanghai from United Arab Emirates are Emirates, China Eastern and Etihad Airways. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Shanghai.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 42% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 9h 00m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 18h 55m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 4 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 00:00 the most common departure time and 43% of flights departing in the evening.

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 Monday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 28 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Dubai.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From the United Arab Emirates, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Dubai, with 23 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

AED 896
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.
Estimated return price
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

  • 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 2,014. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,074 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.

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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, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Book Cheap Shanghai Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/6jue.
1 stopChina Southern
19h 20mDXB-PVG
19/6mié.
1 stopChina Southern
25h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 1,480
20/5lun.
1 stopChina Southern
19h 35mDXB-PVG
25/5sáb.
1 stopChina Southern
13h 50mPVG-DXB
AED 1,491
20/5lun.
1 stopChina Eastern
17h 25mDXB-PVG
25/5sáb.
2 stopsChina Eastern
14h 00mPVG-DXB
AED 1,579
20/5lun.
1 stopChina Eastern
18h 40mDXB-SHA
25/5sáb.
2 stopsChina Eastern
13h 15mSHA-DXB
AED 1,579
15/5mié.
1 stopCathay Pacific
13h 35mDXB-PVG
22/5mié.
1 stopCathay Pacific
12h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 1,609
15/5mié.
1 stopCathay Pacific
33h 10mDXB-SHA
22/5mié.
1 stopCathay Pacific
12h 15mSHA-DXB
AED 1,667
20/5lun.
1 stop
15h 15mDXB-PVG
24/5vie.
2 stops
27h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 1,730
8/5mié.
1 stop
29h 10mDXB-SHA
30/5jue.
1 stop
29h 55mSHA-DXB
AED 1,730
10/10jue.
1 stopGulf Air
18h 55mDXB-PVG
18/10vie.
1 stopGulf Air
24h 20mPVG-DXB
AED 1,939
10/10jue.
1 stopGulf Air
20h 50mDXB-PVG
18/10vie.
1 stopGulf Air
24h 20mPVG-DXB
AED 1,968

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/6jue.
1 stopCathay Pacific
13h 35mDXB-PVG
AED 896
14/5mar.
1 stopChina Southern
16h 50mDXB-PVG
AED 925
24/5vie.
1 stopChina Southern
19h 05mDXB-PVG
AED 936
13/5lun.
2 stops
34h 45mDXB-PVG
AED 1,010
25/5sáb.
2 stops
48h 05mDXB-PVG
AED 1,032
20/6jue.
2 stopsChina Eastern
14h 10mDXB-PVG
AED 1,065
20/6jue.
2 stopsChina Eastern
14h 10mDXB-PVG
AED 1,080
4/8dom.
1 stopCebu Pacific
21h 55mDXB-PVG
AED 1,249
21/7dom.
1 stopGulf Air
23h 50mDXB-PVG
AED 1,447
21/7dom.
1 stopGulf Air
12h 30mAUH-PVG
AED 2,071

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Recent domestic flight deals

11/5sáb.
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
18/5sáb.
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
AED 1,138
10/5vie.
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSZX-PVG
11/5sáb.
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
AED 1,138
13/5lun.
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5vie.
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
AED 1,197
11/5sáb.
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mDLC-SHA
12/5dom.
multi-stopShandong Airlines
14h 05mSHA-DLC
AED 1,462
10/5vie.
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5dom.
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mSHA-SHE
AED 1,484
11/5sáb.
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mCSX-SHA
12/5dom.
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mSHA-CSX
AED 2,152
16/5jue.
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
20/5lun.
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
AED 2,295
10/5vie.
directChina Eastern
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5sáb.
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 25mPVG-SZX
AED 2,369
10/5vie.
directShanghai Airlines
2h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5dom.
directShanghai Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SHE
AED 2,387
11/5sáb.
multi-stopChina Eastern
4h 15mDLC-SHA
12/5dom.
directChina Eastern
2h 05mSHA-DLC
AED 2,490

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5jue.
multi-stopChina Southern
31h 00mDXB-PVG
9/5jue.
multi-stopChina Southern
16h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 1,531
1/5mié.
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 20mDXB-PVG
6/5lun.
multi-stopChina Southern
25h 15mPVG-DXB
AED 1,546
1/5mié.
multi-stopChina Southern
14h 15mDXB-SHA
6/5lun.
multi-stopChina Southern
16h 15mSHA-DXB
AED 1,594
2/5jue.
multi-stopChina Eastern
14h 10mDXB-PVG
9/5jue.
multi-stopChina Eastern
26h 25mPVG-DXB
AED 1,656
28/4dom.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
13h 35mDXB-PVG
10/5vie.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
13h 15mPVG-DXB
AED 1,697
1/5mié.
multi-stop
14h 55mDXB-PVG
6/5lun.
multi-stop
27h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 1,704
28/4dom.
multi-stop
13h 35mDXB-PVG
9/5jue.
multi-stop
13h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 1,884
2/5jue.
multi-stopChina Eastern
20h 20mDXB-PVG
9/5jue.
multi-stopChina Eastern
13h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 1,965
28/4dom.
multi-stopAir China
11h 50mDXB-SHA
11/5sáb.
multi-stopAir China
12h 50mSHA-DXB
AED 2,398
28/4dom.
multi-stopAir China
11h 50mDXB-SHA
10/5vie.
multi-stopAir China
14h 55mSHA-DXB
AED 3,294

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