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Cheap flights Shanghai — Dubai

Shanghai (SHA, CN) Dubai (DXB, AE)
from $269 6 426 km ~8h 4m 101 flights found 11 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $269 on 28.12.2026
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Prices found for 39 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
28 Dec 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$269
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30 Nov 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$276
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30 Dec 2026, Wed
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$278
View this ticket
21 Dec 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$279
View this ticket
07 Dec 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
View this ticket
25 Nov 2026, Wed
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
00:05
DXB Dubai Airport
12h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
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Route characteristics
Distance
6 426 km
Flight time
8h 4m
Time difference
-4h
Minimum price
from $269 (28.12.2026)
Average price
$341
Maximum price
$491
Departures per week
8
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
DXB Dubai Airport SHJ Sharjah International Airport
Airlines (11)
GF Gulf Air CX Cathay Pacific 5J Cebu Pacific QR Qatar Airways PR Philippine Airlines 9C Spring Airlines D7 AirAsia X CA Air China 6E IndiGo VJ Vietjet EK Emirates
Agencies (8)
Trip.com Onetwotrip.kz Clickavia Aviakassa Qatar Airways Kupi.com Kiwi.com Emirates
Prices by day of week
Monday
$269
avg $276
Wednesday
$278
avg $279
Cheapest
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $276
avg $278
2 flights
December 2026
from $269
avg $277
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 11
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
21 flights · 21 days
$269
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
1 flights · 1 days
$287
Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$297
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
9 flights · 9 days
$305
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$362
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 11 flights · 11 days
$363
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$368
Air China
Air China
1 flights · 1 days
$395
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$401
Vietjet
Vietjet
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$434
Emirates
Emirates
50 flights · 50 days
$465
Where to buy tickets 8
Trip.com
79 tickets · 45 days
from $269
Onetwotrip.kz
1 tickets · 1 days
from $305
Clickavia
3 tickets · 3 days
from $312
Aviakassa
5 tickets · 5 days
from $368
Qatar Airways
1 tickets · 1 days
from $374
Kupi.com
7 tickets · 6 days
from $391
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $425
Emirates
4 tickets · 4 days
from $465
Airports

From — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

To — Dubai (2)

  • DXB Dubai Airport
  • SHJ Sharjah International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Dubai
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dubai?
Approximate flight time — 8h 4m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Dubai?
The straight-line distance — 6 426 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Dubai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $269 on 28.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $341. Range: $269 — $491.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?
The difference — -4h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
To which airports in Dubai do flights arrive?
To Dubai: DXB (Dubai Airport), SHJ (Sharjah International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 11 airlines: Gulf Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, Air China.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Dubai

Flights Shanghai — Dubai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 6 426 km. Flight time 8h 4m. Time difference -4h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 1 airport: PVG. To Dubai (DXB) — 2 arrival airports: DXB, SHJ.

11 airlines operate on this route: Gulf Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, Air China.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $269 (28.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $341, ranging from $269 to $491. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

Other destinations in United Arab Emirates from Shanghai
Abu Dhabi
AE
Sharjah
AE

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