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Find flight deals from Shanghai to Dunhuang for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from €65 or round trip flights from €199.

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Flight Info | Shanghai to Dunhuang

The distance between Shanghai and Dunhuang is about 2,599 km. It takes around 5 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Dunhuang. The most popular month to Dunhuang is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price€65
Cheapest return ticket price€199
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,599 km
Average flight time5 hours 20 minutes

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

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Dunhuang flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from €65.

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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 Shanghai (SHA) to Dunhuang (DNH)?

    It takes about 5 hours 48 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dunhuang (DNH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dunhuang 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 Shanghai to Dunhuang is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Dunhuang on October 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at €233.
  • The time difference between Dunhuang and Shanghai 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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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Dunhuang airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sat, Nov 8 at €65 for one-way flights.
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