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AED 1,785
Typical prices: AED 2,475-AED 3,521
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DXB - PVG • 1 stop
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AED 3,250
Typical prices: AED 1,226-AED 3,683
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Sat 12/12Mon 21/12
DXB - PVG • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals to Shanghai

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Air China Logo
01:00 - 11:30DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 30m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Air China Logo
16:30 - 23:15PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
34h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
AED 1,785Air China
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Air China Logo
01:00 - 19:40DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 40m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Air China Logo
12:30 - 23:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
AED 1,792Air China
Mon, 7 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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 1,975Air India
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:55AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
30h 00m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
AED 1,983Hainan Airlines
Sat, 12 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
China Eastern Logo
18:55 - 06:55DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 00mdirect
China Eastern Logo
12:15 - 19:15PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 00mdirect
AED 3,250China Eastern
Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
China Eastern Logo
18:55 - 06:55DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 00mdirect
China Eastern Logo
12:15 - 19:15PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 00mdirect
AED 3,250China Eastern
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Emirates Logo
02:50 - 15:30DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 40mdirect
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00:05 - 04:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 40mdirect
AED 3,734Emirates
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Emirates Logo
02:50 - 15:30DXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
8h 40mdirect
Emirates Logo
00:05 - 04:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 40mdirect
AED 3,745Emirates
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:35 - 12:20DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 22:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
AED 4,090Cathay Pacific
Wed, 28 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:35 - 12:20DXB  Dubai Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 22:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
AED 8,680Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Shanghai

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 flight to Shanghai?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Abu Dhabi, at AED 1,785 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Shanghai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,785 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Shanghai costs AED 2,696 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,436 and departed from Abu Dhabi. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Abu Dhabi to Shanghai which costs AED 3,220 on average, and Dubai to Shanghai, which costs AED 3,530 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,552. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are AED 2,465 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights 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 to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost AED 1,575 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Arab Emirates is AED 3,958 and AED 3,073 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of AED 870.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 in the evening, when round-trip flights cost AED 1,492 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 4,052.

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 2,595 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks 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 (SHA), with an average flight price of AED 861.

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Cheapest flight

AED 815
Flight from Abu Dhabi 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

  • What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Abu Dhabi, at AED 1,785 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Shanghai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,785 in the last 5 days.

  • 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 2,696. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,436 and departed from Abu Dhabi Zayed 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 3655 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreLeonard, Aug 2026
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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.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

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.

Everything was good; they still provided a sandwich snack. Good crew

The legroom in economy on an A321 is wholly inadequate for a 6’3” man. Deeply dissatisfied.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

The employees are very nice and good. The delay due to the aircraft is not a good thing. Planning for such problems should be an easy task.

This wasn't even a Cathay flight, it was Lufthansa and I didn't earn any asia miles

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

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

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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!

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

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