Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £293

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DUB — SHA
19 Dec — 26 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 19 November 2025.

Fri 5/1208:55DUB - PVG
1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - DUB
1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11£584
Wed 17/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/222:15PVG - DUB
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£866
Wed 17/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Wed 7/111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop33h 15mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,019
Fri 5/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - DUB
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 17/11£1,071
Sun 21/1217:15DUB - PVG
1 stop32h 10mKLM
Sat 10/111:25PVG - DUB
1 stop36h 55mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,232
Wed 17/1215:10DUB - SHA
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 18/11£3,178
Mon 22/1217:55DUB - SHA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£3,183
Wed 17/1218:00DUB - SHA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£3,284

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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£531

One-way from

£293

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£474

Good round-trip deal

£636 or less

Good one-way deal

£302 or less
2/3-15/3
  • 2/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Ireland to China
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Ireland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ireland to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ireland to China.

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

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Ireland

Fly to

China

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Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 8/3

19:50-12:40

1 stop32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

14:00-06:25

1 stop24h 25m

£582

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 5/12

08:55-19:15

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

22:15-15:45

1 stop25h 30m

£584

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

16:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

23:05-22:10

1 stop31h 05m

£601

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

08:10-12:40

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

14:00-06:25

1 stop24h 25m

£626

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

09:45-18:55

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

16:40-09:00

2 stops24h 20m

£635

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Thu 12/3

18:05-18:55

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/4

20:50-08:55

1 stop19h 05m

£646

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Thu 12/3

18:05-18:55

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/4

20:50-17:15

1 stop27h 25m

£646

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 16/3

09:45-18:55

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/4

20:50-08:55

1 stop19h 05m

£646

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 10/1

08:45-09:10

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

10:55-07:55

1 stop29h 00m

£649

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Thu 1/1

06:15-18:35

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/1

09:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

£683

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £336). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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 19 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 30% on airfare.

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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 19 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Ireland to China?

    Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Ireland to China in just under 26h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 30m. 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 £293 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Finnair from £642 and Lufthansa from £666 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £336). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£341Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£432Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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