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Flight deals from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.AED 1,120 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20, returning Thu, Mar 26.Round-trip flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departing from Dubai on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Mar 26, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,120, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,170 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 20, returning Tue, Jan 27.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jan 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 27, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,170, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,194 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 27, returning Sun, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jan 27, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,194, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,205 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 25, returning Mon, Apr 6.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Wed, Mar 25, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,205, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,217 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 1, returning Wed, Feb 11.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Feb 11, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,217, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,251 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 3, returning Wed, Mar 4.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Tue, Feb 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Mar 4, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,251, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,273 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 6, returning Fri, Apr 10.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Apr 10, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,273, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,319 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 27, returning Fri, Mar 27.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jan 27, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,319, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan
from AED 1,170
Feb
from AED 1,217
Mar
from AED 1,120
Apr
from AED 1,273
May
from AED 1,346
Jun
from AED 1,356
Jul
from AED 1,351
Aug
from AED 1,377
Sep
from AED 1,378
Oct
from AED 1,392
Nov
from AED 1,385
Dec
from AED 1,390

Direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong

Dubai to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Dubai to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,120
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time7 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong is AED 1,120. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong.
Emirates, China Eastern and Saudia fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong.
There are 36 flights per week flying from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong, as of January 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 53 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

  • Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

  • Jump on a direct Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.

  • Shanghai is four hours ahead of Dubai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 2:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from DXB to PVG is with China Eastern Airlines at 9:05pm.

  • Your flight from Dubai to PVG won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are available from here.

  • Emirates is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport jetting out of DXB.

  • Emirates is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from DXB to PVG.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to PVG leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

    • Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

  • Traveling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • 74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to PVG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:

  • Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is AED 653. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,120. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap flights from Dubai to PVG, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Dubai to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Save money on your flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Visit Shanghai in April for a more laid-back experience.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Dubai to PVG flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 306 kilometers west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Puyang is another essential stop in China and is around 257 kilometers south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.

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