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Cheapest return flight
AED 1,484
Typical prices: AED 1,455-AED 3,130
Air India
Mon 24/9Thu 4/10
AUH - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,485
Typical prices: AED 2,479-AED 4,054
Emirates
Wed 28/2Sat 17/3
DXB - PVG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways. Average duration is 8h 25m
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Most flights • 14 per week
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Shanghai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Shanghai

Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Air India Logo
11:55 - 20:20AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
22:00 - 22:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
28h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
AED 1,484Air India
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Air India Logo
11:55 - 20:20AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
22:00 - 22:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
28h 55m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Indore Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
AED 1,484Air India
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Air India Logo
11:55 - 20:20AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
22:00 - 10:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
16h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
AED 1,667Air India
Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Air China Logo
01:15 - 20:00DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:30 - 23:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
AED 1,840Air China
Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Air China Logo
01:15 - 17:55DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:00 - 23:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
13h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
AED 1,876Air China
Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 17 Mar
Emirates Logo
03:10 - 15:05DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
7h 55mdirect
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 05:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
10h 10mdirect
AED 3,485Emirates
Mon, 14 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
China Eastern Logo
21:15 - 09:15AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 00mdirect
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 01:00PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
33h 00m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
AED 3,632China Eastern
Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 22:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 10m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
18:15 - 00:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
10h 15mdirect
AED 3,632China Eastern
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:40 - 22:20DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 40mdirect
Emirates Logo
00:05 - 04:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 40mdirect
AED 3,768Emirates
Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:35 - 12:20DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 22:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
27h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
AED 15,838Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for United Arab Emirates to Shanghai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai at AED 1,946 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,604.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai with an average price of AED 1,652 return.
  • May (AED 3,914) and April (AED 3,389) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Shanghai are the cheapest at AED 2,156 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at AED 4,201.

When are flights to Shanghai the cheapest?

Flights to Shanghai are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Shanghai

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

AED 742
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong 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.
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Your questions about flights to Shanghai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Shanghai?

    Emirates operates the most flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai at 14 per week, and for this route Emirates is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Shanghai?

    Flights to Shanghai arrive at: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • Which airports serve Shanghai and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Shanghai can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • How do I know if a flight to Shanghai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Shanghai is around AED 1,455 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Shanghai?

    Last-minute fares to Shanghai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 37% above the average return fare of AED 2,136.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Shanghai?

Your guide to booking Shanghai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Shanghai, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Shanghai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around AED 1,455 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Shanghai in October. Return fares historically average AED 1,652 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to AED 2,045 per return. Evening flights to Shanghai average AED 2,156 compared to AED 4,201 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Shanghai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Emirates includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, China Eastern includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Etihad Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Shanghai, a few great places to start are People's Square, Nanjing Road, and Xintiandi. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3657 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

My experience with Emirates was very disappointing, particularly in how the disruption to my journey was handled. My connecting flight in Dubai was cancelled and I was provided overnight accommodation, but I was not advised that leaving the airport could affect duty-free items I had purchased at my original departure airport. When I returned for the rescheduled flight, the alcoholic beverages were confiscated. I was then initially refused boarding for my rescheduled flight, although this was eventually resolved. Onboard, I was allocated a next to a passenger who repeatedly shouted throughout the journey. I asked the senior cabin crew member to move me to vacant seats at the rear but was told they were reserved for crew. The same seats were only offered to me towards the end of the flight, when moving was of little benefit. I appreciate the hotel accommodation provided after the cancellation, but the overall handling, communication and customer service fell well below what I expected from Emirates. What began as a flight cancellation became a series of unnecessary inconveniences, financial loss and an extremely uncomfortable journey.

Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

It we as a pleasant flight. Good helpful and happy cabin crew. Food was okay, not to write home about. Drinks good. Entertainment okay.. Seat space good , comfort acceptable

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

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.

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

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.

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.

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.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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!!

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!

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