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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £442

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — PVG
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£444

One-way from

£442

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£597

Good round-trip deal

£438 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Ireland to China
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Ireland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ireland to China.

Find flight deals from Ireland to China

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 1 May 2025.

Thu 8/508:55DUB - PVG
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Wed 21/511:15PVG - DUB
1 stop32h 20mKLM
Deal found 1/5£442
Sun 15/616:25DUB - SHA
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/620:15SHA - DUB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£556
Thu 8/518:00DUB - PVG
1 stop17h 10mFinnair
Wed 21/520:50PVG - DUB
1 stop27h 25mFinnair
Deal found 1/5£666
Sat 9/809:05DUB - PVG
1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/818:55PVG - DUB
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£705
Mon 23/612:30DUB - PVG
2 stops20h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 26/700:35PVG - DUB
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4£767
Mon 23/618:00DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/709:35PVG - DUB
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£788
Wed 6/818:40DUB - PVG
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Thu 21/810:10PVG - DUB
1 stop38h 40mSWISS
Deal found 30/4£822
Wed 6/809:00DUB - PVG
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Tue 26/823:35PVG - DUB
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£902
Fri 8/805:55DUB - PVG
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Mon 25/809:30PVG - DUB
2 stops38h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 30/4£948
Mon 11/813:35DUB - PVG
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 25/822:25PVG - DUB
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,257
Thu 8/515:25DUB - SHA
2 stops37h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 21/512:50SHA - DUB
2 stops30h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/5£1,854
Thu 1/512:45DUB - PVG
2 stops42h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 14/516:05PVG - DUB
2 stops24h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/5£1,943

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Ireland

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 30/5

08:55-09:25

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

11:15-16:40

1 stop36h 25m

£444

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sun 15/6

16:25-22:10

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

20:15-20:30

2 stops31h 15m

£556

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 9/8

09:05-10:35

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/8

18:55-07:10

1 stop19h 15m

£705

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 23/6

12:30-16:20

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/7

00:35-13:30

1 stop19h 55m

£767

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 12/8

18:00-18:10

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

20:50-17:15

1 stop27h 25m

£781

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 23/6

18:00-22:10

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/7

09:35-23:10

2 stops20h 35m

£788

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 6/8

13:00-07:40

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

10:10-12:10

1 stop33h 00m

£822

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 6/8

09:00-15:05

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

23:35-19:15

1 stop26h 40m

£902

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 8/8

05:55-06:00

2 stops17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

09:30-16:55

2 stops38h 25m

£948

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 11/8

13:35-16:45

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

22:25-12:35

1 stop21h 10m

£1,257

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/5

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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 £558). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 1 May 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 1 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Ireland to China have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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  • 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 £558). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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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