How long is the flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

Airlines like KLM fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5814 mi between Dublin and Shanghai.

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 £475. China Eastern is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 4.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Dublin to Shanghai?

On average you can expect to pay £972 for a flight from Dublin to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £244 while the most popular route, (Dublin - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £788.

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.

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.

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

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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 £510). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in March is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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 DUB to PVG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dublin to Shanghai as you normally would.

How often are flights from Dublin to Shanghai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Dublin and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 215 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dublin to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dublin to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern 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.

China Eastern

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6.0

Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge

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Good

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Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge

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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 KLM fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5814 mi between Dublin and Shanghai.
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 £475. China Eastern is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from Dublin to Shanghai?
On average you can expect to pay £972 for a flight from Dublin to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £244 while the most popular route, (Dublin - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £788.
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 £510). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in March is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dublin to Shanghai as you normally would.

How often are flights from Dublin to Shanghai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Dublin and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 215 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dublin to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dublin to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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