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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £339

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£460

One-way from

£339

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£470

Good round-trip deal

£448 or less

Good one-way deal

£356 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 3/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Ireland to China
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Ireland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1108:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Tue 18/1111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/9£460
Tue 28/1010:25DUB - PVG
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1122:50PVG - DUB
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£496
Tue 28/1017:15DUB - SHA
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:50SHA - DUB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£530
Wed 24/1206:40DUB - PVG
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 7/110:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£578
Sat 1/1109:00DUB - SHA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1119:50SHA - DUB
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£603
Wed 17/1208:45DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 7/110:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£659
Wed 17/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Wed 18/211:25PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/9£662
Wed 24/1215:10DUB - SHA
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/9£2,354
Wed 24/1220:40DUB - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£2,366
Mon 3/1115:10DUB - SHA
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 18/1113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/9£2,457
Wed 17/1220:40DUB - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£3,532

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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ireland to China that are best for you.

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Ireland

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/11

08:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£460

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 28/10

10:25-06:25

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

22:50-07:15

2 stops40h 25m

£496

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Tue 28/10

17:15-21:15

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

21:50-22:15

2 stops32h 25m

£530

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 8/3

08:50-19:15

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£548

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

20:40-09:10

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

10:55-07:55

1 stop29h 00m

£555

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

16:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

23:05-09:40

1 stop18h 35m

£572

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 24/12

06:40-09:10

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/1

10:55-07:55

1 stop29h 00m

£578

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 1/11

09:00-09:35

2 stops16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

19:50-21:05

2 stops33h 15m

£603

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 7/2

17:55-11:45

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-09:50

2 stops28h 40m

£1,215

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 2/3

16:00-11:45

2 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

13:10-09:50

2 stops28h 40m

£1,358

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £572). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 18 September 2025.

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.

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 18 September 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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
3,622 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
1,251 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
166 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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?

    KLM can get you from Ireland to China in just under 16h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Ireland and China is about 5814 mi.

  • 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 £339 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £1,234 and Lufthansa from £3,139 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £572). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 3 airlines flying from Ireland to China

Discover the top 3 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£322Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£361Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£393Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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