Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 8h 41m (6,550 km). China Eastern and Etihad Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $765 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Carriers on AUH–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Abu Dhabi to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $765 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $231. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $81529 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways | $286 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $76525 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $289 · 2 stops11 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $82529 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways | $317 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $8177 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways | $231 · 1 stop6 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $78126 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $238 · 1 stop26 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $8151 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways | $330 · 2 stops5 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $8061 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $345 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $231 in January 2027, against $286 for October 2026.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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