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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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 May.

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 foundج.م.‏ 10,845
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time8 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week28

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong is ج.م.‏ 18,108. 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.
8 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong.
Emirates, China Eastern and Saudia fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong.
As of May 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 24 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.
Currently, China Southern and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Around 8 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai four hours ahead of Dubai.

  • You can choose from 29 weekly Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 02:50 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your DXB to PVG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.

  • Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to PVG flights. A reliable 92.11% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and PVG:

    • Noi Bai International Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is ج.م.‏ 10,845. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م.‏ 18,108. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap tickets from DXB to PVG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to PVG.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DXB:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from DXB to PVG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • If you want to check out another corner of China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are key reasons to visit.

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