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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £368

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
30 Mar — 6 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 28 February 2026.

Thu 4/609:15
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/611:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£489
Tue 2/608:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 9/612:55
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2£502
Tue 2/607:40
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/617:30
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£505
Wed 3/606:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/617:30
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£507
Tue 2/607:40
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£513
Thu 4/606:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£515
Wed 3/606:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£516
Mon 13/407:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/415:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£520
Tue 2/607:40
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£522
Thu 4/606:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£524
Wed 3/606:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/615:55
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£525
Sun 31/512:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 8/612:10
SHA
-
DUB
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/2£535

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£368

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Good round-trip deal

£529 or less

Good one-way deal

£423 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Ireland to China
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25/7
  • 25/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Ireland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£83 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 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 28 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 16/3

17:15-09:25

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:15-16:40

1 stop36h 25m

£537

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 26/6

08:35-07:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/7

11:00-07:45

1 stop27h 45m

£622

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 23/6

08:35-07:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/8

11:00-07:40

1 stop27h 40m

£624

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 13/4

11:10-22:40

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

08:10-22:25

2 stops21h 15m

£639

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sun 12/4

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

14:50-19:10

2 stops35h 20m

£670

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 8/8

06:30-07:55

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/8

11:00-09:40

1 stop29h 40m

£797

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

08:55-13:15

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

12:55-22:40

1 stop16h 45m

£798

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Fri 26/6

05:55-14:20

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/7

13:50-13:00

3 stops30h 10m

£798

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

£836

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 1/7

11:20-16:20

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/7

18:40-10:15

2 stops22h 35m

£860

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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 £348). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £560). 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 28 February 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 28 February 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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
3,745 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
7.3
Good
1,421 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
196 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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?

    British Airways, XiamenAir, and China Eastern can get you from Ireland to China in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 10m. 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 £348). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £560). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£348Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£607Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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