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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ireland to China

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Cheapest flights from Ireland to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ireland to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sun 3/506:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 19/512:55
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3£458
Mon 16/1108:45
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1111:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£466
Sun 3/508:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
KLM
Tue 19/511:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop32h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/3£468
Sun 3/506:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 18/512:30
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop16h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£469
Thu 14/505:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 18/512:30
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£471
Mon 8/608:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 18/612:30
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop16h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/3£478
Mon 18/517:15
DUB
-
SHA
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/508:50
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£482
Mon 16/1113:25
DUB
-
PVG
2 stops21h 40m
KLM
Mon 30/1111:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 8/3£498
Mon 27/417:20
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Mon 11/521:30
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops19h 55m
KLM
Deal found 10/3£499
Thu 21/509:40
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop25h 45m
Finnair
Sun 31/520:50
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop19h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 8/3£507
Mon 8/607:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/607:50
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£520
Thu 21/512:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:15
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£600

Find flight deals from Ireland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ireland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£621

Good round-trip deal

£477 or less

Good one-way deal

£424 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Ireland to China
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Ireland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Ireland to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 18/5

17:15-22:20

2 stops22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/5

08:50-07:45

2 stops29h 55m

£482
Fastest return journey

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 26/4

06:00-07:00

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

12:55-22:40

1 stop16h 45m

£591

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Tue 14/4

06:25-10:00

2 stops20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

20:15-11:15

2 stops22h 00m

£690

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 22/4

06:30-10:55

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/4

19:00-09:55

2 stops21h 55m

£703

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

19:00-07:55

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

11:00-07:45

1 stop27h 45m

£825

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sun 22/3

11:00-19:40

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£875

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 1/8

07:30-07:55

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/8

11:00-07:45

1 stop27h 45m

£892

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

09:40-18:25

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

13:20-08:55

2 stops26h 35m

£952

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 23/3

12:55-20:40

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£1,159

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 3/8

10:30-11:20

2 stops41h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/8

12:45-07:40

2 stops49h 55m

£1,406

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Deals found on 8/3

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Best time to book a flight from Ireland to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Ireland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ireland to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ireland to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £349). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IE to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Ireland to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

When flying from Ireland to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Ireland to China delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Ireland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ireland to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ireland to China flights?

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 11 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ireland to China, such as Hainan Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,743 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ireland to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ireland to China?

    China Eastern, British Airways, and Hainan Airlines can get you from Ireland to China in just under 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 55m. The distance between Ireland and China is about 5814 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ireland to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ireland to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ireland to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ireland to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £349). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ireland to China

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ireland to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£349Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£609Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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