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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £515

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 November 2025.

Wed 17/1206:00DUB - SHA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1209:20SHA - DUB
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11£671
Thu 18/1213:20DUB - SHA
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1221:50SHA - DUB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£676
Sat 22/1108:45DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/11£728
Sat 22/1120:50DUB - PVG
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Fri 5/1206:15PVG - DUB
1 stop32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/11£761
Wed 17/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/222:15PVG - DUB
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£824
Wed 17/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Wed 18/222:15PVG - DUB
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/11£851
Wed 24/1205:55DUB - PVG
1 stop19h 30mKLM
Wed 7/111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/11£950
Wed 17/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Wed 7/111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/11£977
Sat 22/1116:50DUB - PVG
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/1223:05PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11£1,019
Mon 22/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Thu 1/111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/11£1,116
Wed 24/1206:00DUB - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:15PVG - DUB
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£1,124
Fri 28/1117:15DUB - SHA
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:50SHA - DUB
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£1,777

Cheap flight deals from Ireland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ireland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£515

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£346

Good round-trip deal

£637 or less

Good one-way deal

£303 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 12/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Ireland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ireland to China that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

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DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Thu 12/3

18:05-18:55

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

21:00-17:20

1 stop28h 20m

£515

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

10:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

23:05-09:40

1 stop18h 35m

£599

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 8/3

08:50-14:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

12:40-08:05

1 stop27h 25m

£601

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Thu 12/3

18:05-23:55

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

21:00-09:00

1 stop20h 00m

£601

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

19:45-11:55

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

19:00-11:15

2 stops24h 15m

£614

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 17/12

06:00-16:05

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

09:20-22:05

2 stops20h 45m

£671

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Thu 18/12

13:20-20:20

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

21:50-22:15

2 stops32h 25m

£676

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 2/3

13:25-20:40

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-08:05

2 stops42h 20m

£717

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 24/12

20:40-11:45

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/1

13:10-09:40

2 stops28h 30m

£2,178

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 17/12

18:00-11:45

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/1

13:10-09:40

2 stops28h 30m

£2,673

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Ireland to China

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £334). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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 4 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ireland to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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 4 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ireland to China, such as Hainan Airlines, KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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
3,660 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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
1,285 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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
174 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

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?

    Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and China Eastern can get you from Ireland to China in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. The distance between Ireland and China is about 5814 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ireland to China one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £655 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from £680 and XiamenAir from £712 one-way.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £334). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£341Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£433Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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