Flights from Dubai to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 8h 34m (6,448 km). China Eastern and Emirates fly it. Lowest fare seen: $565 one-way, nonstop (12 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
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Airlines flying Dubai to Shanghai
Carriers on DXB–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Dubai to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $472 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $292. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $69729 Oct 2026 · Emirates | $292 · 2 stops29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $7491 Nov 2026 · Emirates | $297 · 2 stops23 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $8004 Dec 2026 · Emirates | $334 · 1 stop14 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $8161 Jan 2027 · Emirates | $350 · 1 stop23 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $8073 Feb 2027 · Emirates | $367 · 2 stops3 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $47228 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $345 · 2 stops12 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $6221 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $422 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $292 in October 2026, against $334 at best later on.
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 (Dubai 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 12 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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