Dubai to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Dubai to Shanghai is €229 (checked on 27 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €229, departing 16 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 27 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 127Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €508, departing 23 Nov 2026, back 30 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 27 Oct 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €244, departing 10 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 27 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Emirates, Air Astana, Air India, Air India Express, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, flyadeal, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, IndiGo, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Uzbekistan Airways (19)
- Reported fastest flight
- 7h 50m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 6,426 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 7h 50m
- Alternative airports
- DWC, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Emirates. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) → Dubai, city gazetteer reference point (25.2048, 55.2708): ≈ 11 km.
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) → Dubai, city gazetteer reference point (25.2048, 55.2708): ≈ 36 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Dubai to Shanghai: November 2026, from €229 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €229 | 29 |
| December 2026 | €260 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €279 | 29 |
| February 2027 | €311 | 13 |
| March 2027 | €303 | 26 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Dubai to Shanghai: Monday, from €229 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €229 | 19 |
| Tuesday | €244 | 17 |
| Wednesday | €244 | 18 |
| Thursday | €279 | 19 |
| Friday | €260 | 18 |
| Saturday | €294 | 18 |
| Sunday | €296 | 18 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Dubai to Shanghai by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €229 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €244 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €229 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €260 | 29 |
| 61 days or more | €279 | 67 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €229, found on 27 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Dubai to Shanghai: November 2026, from €229 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Emirates.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Emirates, Air Astana, Air India, Air India Express, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, flyadeal, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, IndiGo, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Uzbekistan Airways (19).
How long does the flight from Dubai to Shanghai take?
Across the 16 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 21h 18m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Dubai to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
40 of the 149 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Dubai to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €508, departing 23 Nov 2026, back 30 Nov 2026 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €244, departing 10 Nov 2026 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Dubai to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Dubai to Shanghai: Monday, from €229 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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