Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 25,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-12-23
AUH - PVG
Economy | Non stop
From 25,000 Pts + $36.8
2026-11-07
AUH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $52.2
2026-11-08
AUH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $54
Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
4,042 mi
6,505 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+4h
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Airports in Abu Dhabi
AUH · Abu Dhabi Intl
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Dubai - Shanghai · Dubai is 72 mi from Abu Dhabi
Flights Sharjah - Shanghai · Sharjah is 82 mi from Abu Dhabi
Flights Abu Dhabi - Hangzhou · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai.
Abu Dhabi and Shanghai are about 4,042 miles (6,505 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,042-mile straight-line distance takes about 8h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Departures from Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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