Flights Dubai → Shanghai (Pudong)
As of October 2026, economy flights from Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) have a typical range AED 3252–8590, median AED 4460. Full range across all 65 offers: AED 2722–12990. We found 54% of 65 offers from budget carriers (around AED 4202) and 46% from full-service carriers (around AED 4460).
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Best offers by airline: Dubai → Shanghai (Pudong)
Based on 65 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Dubai → Shanghai (Pudong)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · AED
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
| Air Astana | Included | AED 29 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Air | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
Based on 65 offers · October 2026
Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights ranged from AED 2722 to AED 12990 across 65 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 4262 and premium fares around 7342 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 65 offers.
These 65 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between AED 3900 and AED 7350
What hidden fees do Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) routes. The breakdown below is based on 65 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (AED) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| PR | 28 | 1% |
| AI | 37 | 1% |
| KC | 40 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| EK | 56 | 1% |
| QR | 33 | 1% |
| WY | 10 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| BA | 15 | 0% |
| ET | 10 | 0% |
Emirates: base ~AED 4146 + fees AED 56 = ~AED 4202 total. Oman Air: base ~AED 6560 + fees AED 10 = ~AED 6570 total.
Emirates's AED 56 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Oman Air's lower-fee model — the AED 2414 base difference shrinks to AED 2368 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong)?
14 airlines flew Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Air India), fares ranged AED 2739–2877 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (AED) | Median (AED) | Fees (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air India | 3 | 2739–2877 | 2806 | 37 (1%) |
 FlyArystan | 1 | — | 2858 | 40 (1%) |
 BS|9C|EK | 1 | — | 3375 | n/a |
 Philippine Airlines | 6 | 3111–3630 | 3388 | 28 (1%) |
 AI|6E|EK | 1 | — | 3463 | n/a |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 3569–4376 | 3734 | 10 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 6 | 3882–4419 | 4077 | n/a |
 EK|AI | 1 | — | 4154 | n/a |
 Emirates | 12 | 4200–7184 | 4202 | 56 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 8 | 4378–10414 | 4460 | 33 (1%) |
 Oman Air | 6 | 6320–6600 | 6570 | 10 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 7 | 7318–11030 | 7350 | 15 (0%) |
 British Airways | 1 | — | 7350 | 15 (0%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 8 | 8250–8590 | 8420 | 10 (0%) |
Where do the best Dubai → Shanghai (Pudong) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
- Dubai–Shanghai (Pudong) had 65 offers analyzed. Median price: AED 4460.
- EK charges 5.6x more in ancillary fees than ET — AED 56 vs AED 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced AED 3753 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was AED 2832. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
- Based on 65 offers analyzed, Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights range from AED 2722 to AED 12990, with a median price of AED 4460. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add AED 28 to the base fare on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) including all fees?
- Air India has the lowest median fare on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) at AED 2806 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Dubai–Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was AED 2832. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) routes?
- Dubai to Shanghai (Pudong) has 14 airlines competing, creating a price range from AED 2722 to AED 12990 across 65 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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