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Flights from Dunhuang to Shanghai

Book direct flights from Dunhuang to Shanghai: One way flights from €106, round trip flights from €199. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Dunhuang to Shanghai

The distance between Dunhuang and Shanghai is about 2,599 km. It takes around 4 hours 37 minutes on average to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is August. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price€66
Cheapest round-trip ticket price€199
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance2,599 km
Average flight time4 hours 37 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Dunhuang to Shanghai flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from €66.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 4 hours 37 minutes to fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dunhuang to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai on October 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at €261.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Dunhuang is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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