United Arab Emirates to China · 4,007 miles (6,448 km)

Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

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25,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65.40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and Emirates. The two airports are 4,007 miles (6,448 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Delhi and Chengdu and more.

How many miles DXB to PVG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines25,500$65.40–385
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates31,900$60.40–495
Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates35,000$90.40–875
JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates37,000$85.40–245
Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates40,000$63.40–73

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DXB to PVG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Emirates logo
    EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book DXB to PVG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DXB to PVG with one stop

51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
    IndiGo logo
    Air India logo
    Emirates logo
    +2
    Air India logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +8
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Emirates, then China Eastern Airlines
    Emirates logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Kathmandu (KTM)Himalaya Airlines the whole way
    flydubai logo
    H9
    RA
    H9
  • Via Kolkata (CCU)Emirates and flydubai, then IndiGo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    IndiGo logo
  • Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Y8
    +1
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Emirates logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
    flydubai logo
    Air Astana logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air Astana logo
  • Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, flydubai and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    HY
    flydubai logo
    C6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Shymkent (CIT)flydubai, then SCAT Airlines
    flydubai logo
    DV
  • Via Hanoi (HAN)Emirates, then Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more
    Emirates logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +2
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
See all 51 in Routes

DXB to PVG: common questions

How many miles does DXB to PVG cost?

In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65.40. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (31,900), Emirates Skywards (35,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (37,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to PVG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Emirates fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is Dubai from Shanghai by plane?

Dubai (DXB) and Shanghai (PVG) are 4,007 miles (6,448 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DXB to PVG award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dubai and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Delhi (DEL), Chengdu (TFU), Chongqing (CKG) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Wuhan.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.