Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Dubai
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Dubai
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Dubai? 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 Shanghai to Dubai 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 Shanghai to Dubai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $36.1
2026-11-12
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $40.8
2026-11-13
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $40.8
2026-11-14
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $40.8
2026-11-06
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $43.6
2026-11-10
PVG - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $43.6
Shanghai to Dubai flight facts
Distance
3,979 mi
6,404 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−4h
Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Dubai
DXB · Dubai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi is 72 mi from Dubai
Flights Hangzhou - Dubai · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Dubai
Selected hotels for your next stay
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
From 15,000 Pts or $195
Dubai (U.A.E)
Conrad Dubai
From 54,000 Pts or $153
Ras Al Khaimah (U.A.E)
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
From 57,000 Pts or $182
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Dubai 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 Shanghai to Dubai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Dubai.
Shanghai and Dubai are about 3,979 miles (6,404 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,979-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.
Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Dubai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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