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Cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai, China from £241

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£241

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£509
10/1-17/1
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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12/1
  • 12/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Fri 5/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - DUB
1 stop32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£590
Tue 23/1219:45DUB - PVG
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£765
Mon 22/1219:45DUB - PVG
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£831
Wed 17/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Wed 18/211:25PVG - DUB
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/11£858
Mon 22/1219:45DUB - PVG
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£872
Sun 21/1218:30DUB - PVG
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£898
Fri 5/1213:25DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - DUB
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Deal found 25/11£902
Mon 22/1216:00DUB - SHA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£3,669
Wed 24/1215:10DUB - SHA
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/11£3,671
Wed 24/1220:40DUB - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£3,678
Wed 17/1218:00DUB - SHA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£4,195

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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 27 November 2025.
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Depart

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Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 10/1

05:55-22:15

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

09:20-22:20

2 stops21h 00m

£474

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Fri 9/1

05:45-14:10

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

19:50-22:20

2 stops34h 30m

£510

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 10/1

11:00-09:35

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

08:35-05:50

1 stop29h 15m

£570

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

08:10-12:40

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

14:00-06:25

1 stop24h 25m

£580

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 23/1

08:45-14:35

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

00:15-22:55

1 stop30h 40m

£580

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 23/1

08:10-12:40

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

14:00-06:25

1 stop24h 25m

£582

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 23/1

08:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

11:25-08:05

1 stop28h 40m

£586

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

09:45-18:55

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

16:40-09:00

2 stops24h 20m

£631

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

06:00-09:25

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

11:25-07:50

2 stops28h 25m

£799

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 24/12

08:45-09:10

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

10:55-12:15

1 stop33h 20m

£806

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £335). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £629). 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.

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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines and KLM 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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

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
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and China Eastern fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. There are 5797 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip from £339. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 41% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £335). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £629). 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 Dublin to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£339Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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