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Cheapest round-trip
$597
Typical prices: $480-$1,009
Air India, Gulf Air
Fri 12/7Fri 12/21
DXB - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,039
Typical prices: $704-$1,132
Emirates
Fri 11/16Tue 12/18
DXB - PVG • Non-stop
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Every day
You can fly direct with Emirates and China Eastern. Average duration is 7h 55m
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Avoid delays
China Eastern
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO)
Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG)
Shortest trip • 13h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Shanghai (DXB-PVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dubai to Shanghai

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$597Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 28
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$616Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 21
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$631Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 22
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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11:35 pm - 11:40 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$634Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 21
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$634Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 27
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:45 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$643Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6
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12:05 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 15m2 stops Kochi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:45 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$645Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 28
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$657Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 28
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$658Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 23
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1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 35m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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4:30 pm - 3:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$664Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport at $520 round-trip.
•May ($1,086) and April ($986) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Shanghai

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$257
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 76% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

When to book flights from Dubai to Shanghai

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Your Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 3:10 am and lands at 11:05 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 5:00 am.

    The flight takes about 7h 55m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 7h 55m, covering 4,004 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $480 to $1,009, with an average of $713 over the past 12 months. Anything below $480 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $713 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared to $978 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $594 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $884, a difference of $290.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Emirates
    • China Eastern

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Flying via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 24m, compared with 13h 32m via Wuhan (WUH) and 13h 40m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 4 hours ahead of Dubai (China Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

    • Emirates: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $594, about $290 less than Saturday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $520 round-trip in that month - typically $566 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with China Eastern. Over the past three months, 86% of China Eastern flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 80%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 3h 30m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $308 round-trip on this route - about $670 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
    • Dazhong Airport Hotel
    • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Dubai Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong

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Shanghai Pu Dong to Dubai Intl

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