Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai from S$ 247

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 247 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to SHA on Tue, Dec 30), while Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 384 departing on Tue, Jan 6 and returning on Thu, Jan 8.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Emirates China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 7 hours 56 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Dubai to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Dubai to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK304 (09:50) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK302 (03:33)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 30, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 247.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Shanghai on December 16, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 223.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Dubai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Dubai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (DXB-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Dubai is 4h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Dubai to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.