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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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
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 3 July 2026.

Mon 2/1108:50
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 22/1100:35
PVG
-
DUB
Nonstop13h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/7£551
Wed 22/710:55
DUB
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 23/801:40
PVG
-
DUB
Nonstop13h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/6£577
Wed 16/910:55
DUB
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 5/1012:30
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/7£578
Wed 22/708:15
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/800:35
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/6£579
Wed 21/1016:20
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1112:25
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/6£581
Sat 25/712:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 8/811:05
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop26h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£581
Sun 25/1008:10
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/1114:00
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6£584
Sat 24/1009:00
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1118:15
PVG
-
DUB
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6£588
Tue 1/909:40
DUB
-
PVG
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/912:20
PVG
-
DUB
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£590
Wed 5/812:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/808:55
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£595
Thu 13/812:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/820:15
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£674
Sun 9/812:00
DUB
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/819:00
SHA
-
DUB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£686

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 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£551

One-way from

£281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£676
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/11-22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 27/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 3 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 1/9

09:40-18:25

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

12:20-08:55

2 stops27h 35m

£590
Fastest return journey

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 2/9

10:55-06:00

Nonstop12h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/9

01:40-08:00

Nonstop13h 20m

£646

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

16:20-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

12:30-08:20

1 stop26h 50m

£716

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Wed 5/8

15:25-22:10

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/8

21:45-14:40

2 stops23h 55m

£719

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 23/11

09:00-05:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

00:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

£725

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 19/7

15:00-21:50

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

18:50-20:55

2 stops33h 05m

£725

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

09:40-18:25

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

12:55-08:55

2 stops27h 00m

£777

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 3/8

08:15-22:40

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

18:50-06:45

1 stop18h 55m

£782

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Fri 25/12

18:35-12:20

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/1

16:35-10:15

2 stops25h 40m

£1,439

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Fri 14/8

08:45-12:05

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/8

16:50-10:15

2 stops24h 25m

£1,457

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Shanghai (average of £329). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £548). 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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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 35 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 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 3 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines and 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
67 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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 China Eastern fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 12h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 5814 mi between Dublin and Shanghai. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip from £399. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 43% 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 £329). Flying from Dublin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £548). 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£399Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£486Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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