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Cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai, China from £296

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dublin to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dublin to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Thu 10/1207:45
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/118:10
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5£531
Wed 1/715:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/718:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£538
Mon 7/1207:45
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/118:10
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5£542
Fri 27/1113:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1212:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/5£545
Tue 8/1207:45
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/118:10
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£550
Mon 1/616:20
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 7/612:55
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5£551
Tue 2/616:20
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop15h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 9/600:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop29h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5£552
Wed 24/615:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/718:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£554
Tue 2/606:00
DUB
-
SHA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/619:00
SHA
-
DUB
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£678
Wed 3/615:25
DUB
-
SHA
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/608:20
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£714
Tue 23/612:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 30/612:10
SHA
-
DUB
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£736
Tue 2/612:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 10/619:00
SHA
-
DUB
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 10/5£759

Find flight deals from Dublin to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£538

One-way from

£296

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£589
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dublin to Shanghai 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 10 May 2026.
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DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 24/6

15:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

18:40-06:45

1 stop19h 05m

£554

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 25/5

22:00-15:30

1 stop34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

07:20-12:20

1 stop36h 00m

£621

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 1/7

15:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/7

18:40-10:15

2 stops22h 35m

£634

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 5/6

08:55-13:15

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

12:30-08:20

1 stop26h 50m

£658

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 1/6

16:20-18:00

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

00:10-15:25

1 stop22h 15m

£673

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

15:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

18:40-13:30

2 stops25h 50m

£679
Fastest return journey

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Tue 23/6

19:00-20:05

2 stops18h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£857

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 3/6

08:00-10:00

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

20:15-12:05

3 stops22h 50m

£868

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 3/6

07:10-11:20

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

21:55-22:25

2 stops31h 30m

£1,157

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Thu 4/6

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

21:55-22:25

2 stops31h 30m

£1,187

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight from Dublin to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £322). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £536). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 10 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines from Dublin to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

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
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

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 Dublin to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dublin to Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Shanghai from Dublin, you will be flying from Dublin, which is the city’s only airport. Dublin (DUB) is located 5.7 mi from the center of Dublin. There are 0 flights from Dublin to Shanghai per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and China Eastern fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 18h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 10m. There are 5814 mi between Dublin and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip from £391. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dublin to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dublin to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin to Shanghai 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 Dublin to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £322). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £536). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£391Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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