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Cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai, China from £279

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — SHA
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
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 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£437

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£510
6/12-13/12
  • 6/12-13/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Dublin to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% 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 11 November 2025.

Sat 6/1205:55DUB - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1208:10PVG - DUB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£437
Sat 6/1205:55DUB - SHA
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1209:20SHA - DUB
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£437
Sat 6/1211:00DUB - PVG
1 stop23h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/1206:25PVG - DUB
1 stop31h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/11£531
Sat 6/1211:00DUB - SHA
1 stop24h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/1219:35SHA - DUB
1 stop18h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/11£531
Sat 6/1213:25DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 12/1200:15PVG - DUB
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11£572
Tue 23/1206:15DUB - SHA
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1208:50SHA - DUB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£614
Sat 22/1107:35DUB - PVG
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1210:55PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/11£769
Wed 17/1208:50DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Wed 18/211:25PVG - DUB
1 stop33h 15mKLM
Deal found 8/11£797
Sat 22/1115:10DUB - SHA
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Mon 8/1213:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/11£1,565
Thu 25/1219:05DUB - SHA
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/120:40SHA - DUB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£2,108
Wed 17/1220:40DUB - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:10SHA - DUB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£2,915

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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 11 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dublin to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Dublin

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 6/12

05:55-22:15

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/12

09:20-22:20

2 stops21h 00m

£437

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Sat 6/12

11:00-19:40

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/12

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

£531

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 2/3

16:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£599

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 8/3

08:50-14:00

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:25-08:05

1 stop28h 40m

£601

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

£633

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 3/1

05:45-10:30

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/1

02:10-09:50

1 stop15h 40m

£681

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 27/3

08:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

11:15-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

£685

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Tue 23/12

06:15-21:50

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/12

08:50-18:20

3 stops41h 30m

£710

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sat 3/1

17:15-09:25

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/1

11:25-08:05

1 stop28h 40m

£729

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Mon 2/3

13:25-20:40

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-08:05

2 stops42h 20m

£768

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/11

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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 £624). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dublin to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 November 2025.

When flying from Dublin to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the evening.

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 11 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
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,410 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Overall

8.1

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, Turkish Airlines, and China Eastern fly from Dublin to Shanghai in about 21h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Shanghai round-trip from £340. 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 £624). 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£340Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£432Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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