Book direct flights from Dunhuang to Shanghai: One way flights from HK$872, round trip flights from HK$1,810. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Dunhuang to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Dunhuang to Shanghai

The distance between Dunhuang and Shanghai is approximately 2,599 km. It takes around 4 hours 13 minutes on average to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in August. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceHK$724
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceHK$1,810
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance2,599 km
Average flight time4 hours 13 minutes

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

The cheapest time for Dunhuang to Shanghai flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from HK$625.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Dunhuang to Shanghai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dunhuang to Shanghai (DNH-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Express Airlines offers one-way fares as low as HK$724 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DNH to PVG on Wed, Jan 7), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from HK$1,810 departing on Tue, Dec 30 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • It takes around 4 hours 13 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Dunhuang to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 7, with one-way flights priced at just HK$724.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dunhuang to Shanghai on December 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at HK$1,810.
  • 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.