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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 13/8. 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.
22:55 - 16:30DXB-PVG
13h 35m1 stop
08:40 - 21:35PVG-DXB
16h 55m1 stop
AED 1,616Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 19 Apr - Thu, 25 Apr
23:00 - 09:05DXB-SHA
30h 05m1 stop
07:15 - 19:55SHA-DXB
16h 40m1 stop
AED 1,616China Eastern
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Sat, 20 Apr - Sat, 4 May
01:15 - 13:00DXB-PVG
31h 45m1 stop
11:05 - 20:55PVG-DXB
13h 50m1 stop
AED 1,704China Southern
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Thu, 18 Apr - Thu, 25 Apr
01:15 - 13:00DXB-PVG
31h 45m1 stop
21:55 - 23:05PVG-DXB
29h 10m1 stop
AED 1,722China Southern
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Thu, 18 Apr - Fri, 26 Apr
01:15 - 13:00DXB-PVG
31h 45m1 stop
09:20 - 19:00PVG-DXB
13h 40m2 stops
AED 1,770
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Thu, 18 Apr - Thu, 25 Apr
00:15 - 20:20DXB-SHA
16h 05m1 stop
06:50 - 19:55SHA-DXB
17h 05m1 stop
AED 1,799
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Mon, 15 Apr - Tue, 23 Apr
00:10 - 11:10DXB-PVG
31h 00m1 stop
16:20 - 22:20PVG-DXB
34h 00m1 stop
AED 2,108Air China
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Thu, 4 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr
00:10 - 10:30DXB-SHA
30h 20m1 stop
19:25 - 22:20SHA-DXB
30h 55m1 stop
AED 2,126Air China
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Thu, 4 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr
23:20 - 16:30DXB-PVG
13h 10m1 stop
00:35 - 11:25PVG-DXB
14h 50m1 stop
AED 2,956Qatar Airways
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Thu, 11 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
11:45 - 16:30DXB-PVG
24h 45m1 stop
00:35 - 11:25PVG-DXB
14h 50m1 stop
AED 2,960Qatar Airways
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Mon, 29 Jul - Sat, 10 Aug

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 Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,202. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are AED 2,696 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 2,352 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 5,261.

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 1,527 one-way - AED 2,204 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 34 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,878 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,164 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 40% 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 Abu Dhabi, which takes 7h 50m, and Dubai, which takes 8h 10m.

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 39% 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?

Each week there are around 380 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 701 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 12,672 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. The most long-haul flights depart from London.

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 951
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 2,109. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 873 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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

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, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +71 more

9 Air, ANA, +72 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +72 more

9 Air, ANA, +73 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +71 more

9 Air, ANA, +72 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +72 more

9 Air, ANA, +73 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/4Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
13h 35mDXB-PVG
25/4Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 55mPVG-DXB
AED 1,616
20/4Sat
1 stopChina Eastern
30h 05mDXB-SHA
4/5Sat
1 stopChina Eastern
16h 40mSHA-DXB
AED 1,616
18/4Thu
1 stopChina Southern
31h 45mDXB-PVG
25/4Thu
1 stopChina Southern
13h 50mPVG-DXB
AED 1,704
18/4Thu
1 stopChina Southern
31h 45mDXB-PVG
26/4Fri
1 stopChina Southern
29h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 1,722
18/4Thu
1 stop
31h 45mDXB-PVG
25/4Thu
2 stops
13h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 1,770
15/4Mon
1 stop
16h 05mDXB-SHA
23/4Tue
1 stop
17h 05mSHA-DXB
AED 1,799
4/4Thu
1 stopAir China
31h 00mDXB-PVG
15/4Mon
1 stopAir China
34h 00mPVG-DXB
AED 2,108
4/4Thu
1 stopAir China
30h 20mDXB-SHA
15/4Mon
1 stopAir China
30h 55mSHA-DXB
AED 2,126
11/7Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 10mDXB-PVG
30/7Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 50mPVG-DXB
AED 2,956
29/7Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 45mDXB-PVG
10/8Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 50mPVG-DXB
AED 2,960

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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.
13/8Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
17h 20mDXB-PVG
AED 951
19/4Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
14h 55mDXB-PVG
AED 955
7/8Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
13h 35mDXB-PVG
AED 958
11/4Thu
1 stopChina Southern
15h 15mDXB-PVG
AED 988
9/4Tue
1 stopChina Southern
15h 15mDXB-PVG
AED 995
22/6Sat
2 stopsChina Eastern
22h 50mDXB-PVG
AED 1,065
13/4Sat
2 stopsChina Eastern
14h 10mDXB-PVG
AED 1,072
13/8Tue
2 stops
22h 35mDXB-PVG
AED 1,212
13/8Tue
2 stops
30h 50mDXB-SHA
AED 1,296
11/4Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 55mDXB-PVG
AED 2,376

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Recent domestic flight deals

31/3Sun
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
5/4Fri
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
AED 1,146
1/5Wed
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mSZX-PVG
5/5Sun
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 25mPVG-SZX
AED 1,146
31/3Sun
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
5/4Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mPVG-CAN
AED 1,260
19/4Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
23/4Tue
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mPVG-CAN
AED 1,381
31/3Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
6h 45mPEK-SHA
1/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 55mSHA-PEK
AED 1,715
1/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mPEK-SHA
8/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
20h 25mSHA-PEK
AED 1,719
5/6Wed
multi-stop
4h 45mSHE-SHA
13/6Thu
direct
2h 30mSHA-SHE
AED 2,244
5/6Wed
multi-stop
4h 45mSHE-SHA
13/6Thu
multi-stop
4h 45mSHA-SHE
AED 2,284
5/6Wed
directShanghai Airlines
2h 45mSHE-SHA
13/6Thu
directShanghai Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SHE
AED 2,291
13/4Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
10/5Fri
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 15mSHA-CAN
AED 2,310

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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.
22/3Fri
multi-stopChina Southern
32h 05mDXB-PVG
30/3Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
28h 35mPVG-DXB
AED 1,634
21/3Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 20mDXB-PVG
25/3Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 05mPVG-DXB
AED 1,638
22/3Fri
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 05mDXB-SHA
30/3Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
30h 15mSHA-DXB
AED 1,752
21/3Thu
multi-stop
11h 40mDXB-SHA
25/3Mon
multi-stop
15h 30mSHA-DXB
AED 1,799
23/3Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
33h 55mDXB-SHA
30/3Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
16h 45mSHA-DXB
AED 1,825
23/3Sat
multi-stop
30h 30mDXB-PVG
30/3Sat
multi-stop
28h 35mPVG-DXB
AED 1,829
21/3Thu
multi-stopChina Southern
27h 15mDXB-SHA
29/3Fri
multi-stopChina Southern
18h 20mSHA-DXB
AED 1,906
22/3Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
17h 20mDXB-PVG
29/3Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
25h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 1,998
20/3Wed
multi-stopAir China
17h 25mDXB-PVG
25/3Mon
multi-stopAir China
14h 10mPVG-DXB
AED 2,097
22/3Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
33h 55mDXB-PVG
28/3Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
30h 40mPVG-DXB
AED 3,628

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Flights to Shanghai

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