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Cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai, China from £281

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 29 March 2026.

Thu 11/605:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 15/612:30
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3£500
Mon 26/1013:25
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1112:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3£508
Tue 10/1108:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1112:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3£529
Thu 12/1117:15
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop32h 10m
KLM
Fri 20/1111:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 28/3£538
Wed 3/613:25
DUB
-
PVG
2 stops21h 35m
KLM
Wed 10/611:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop18h 10m
KLM
Deal found 24/3£542
Mon 26/1015:30
DUB
-
PVG
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1119:00
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£551
Sun 26/412:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 13/520:15
SHA
-
DUB
1 stop17h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/3£553
Sun 15/1106:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop24h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1111:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3£554
Tue 10/1108:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1112:40
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3£560
Tue 10/1108:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1111:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/3£562
Sun 15/1108:10
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 19/1118:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3£577
Mon 22/605:55
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 22/812:55
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/3£580

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£281

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£876
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 29 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

16:20-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

12:55-22:40

1 stop16h 45m

£642

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Thu 21/5

22:00-22:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

00:05-12:20

1 stop19h 15m

£672

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sun 17/5

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£686

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sun 17/5

07:55-11:10

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£691

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 24/6

09:00-12:55

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

15:00-19:05

1 stop35h 05m

£694

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Fri 8/5

06:50-10:20

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£745

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 11/5

15:55-18:20

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£846

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 1/7

05:55-07:00

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/7

12:30-08:20

1 stop26h 50m

£890
Fastest return journey

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 8/7

05:55-07:00

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

12:55-22:40

1 stop16h 45m

£897

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 10/8

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/8

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£1,074

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Shanghai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £402). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

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 29 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,829 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amit,Nov 2025

BOM - LHR

Food and presentation were excellent. Staff was very courteous. On time boarding, on time flight. Comfortable seats (lie flats) and clear announcements and updates.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,829 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amit,Nov 2025

BOM - LHR

Food and presentation were excellent. Staff was very courteous. On time boarding, on time flight. Comfortable seats (lie flats) and clear announcements and updates.

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 China Eastern, KLM, and Etihad Airways fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 30m. 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 £617. British Airways is currently priced 2% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £402). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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 airline flying from Dublin to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£617Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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