Can I fly direct from Dublin to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 20% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct option is not chosen, flights typically involve one stopover. On average, connecting flights on this route had one stopover across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Dublin to Shanghai covers a distance of 9364 kilometers and has a median duration of 12 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How often do cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination on a regular basis, based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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Dublin to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

A typical journey from Dublin to Shanghai takes about 21h 5m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a direct flight.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai, prices typically range from $693–$1038, with a median of $834. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Shanghai is typically in September, with a median fare of $627. Other cost-effective months include June, where the median fare is $749, and August, with a median of $783.

Most itineraries for flights from Dublin to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The route from Dublin to Shanghai covers a distance of 9364 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance necessitates longer travel times, often involving connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Shanghai

Regular price: €685 - €1,095

Prices for flights from Dublin to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Shanghai is between 685 EUR and 1095 EUR. The current lowest deal is 481 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 6.

now 481 €

Low 685 €

High 1,095 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai is September, with a median price of $627. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1552. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from 627 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,552 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

926 €

624 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

726 €

533 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

709 €

533 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

808 €

558 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

754 €

558 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Etihad Airways

717 €

551 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

801 € → 481 €

40%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

809 € → 530 €

35%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

806 € → 530 €

34%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

804 € → 531 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Dublin - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai, with a median price of $627.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 21h 5m

The average flight time from Dublin to Shanghai is 21 hours and 5 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 1 stopover being the median when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal at $481

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $481 from Dublin to Shanghai, found via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dublin to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport (DUB) is a convenient departure point for flights from Dublin to Shanghai.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~€570

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major international gateway for flights to Shanghai from Dublin.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€570

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,449

$3,060

Save $2,389

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Feb 03

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,451

$3,071

Save $2,380

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Mar 02

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$2,406

$1,460

Save $946

Air France

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Dec 02

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,308

$1,026

Save $1,282

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 26

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,224

$1,269

Save $955

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 26

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,299

$1,269

Save $1,030

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 12

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,330

$1,270

Save $1,060

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,228

$1,270

Save $958

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 12

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,295

$1,273

Save $1,022

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,228

$1,273

Save $955

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Dec 04

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,308

$1,371

Save $937

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dublin to Shanghai are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $784. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $901, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure increased the average to $973. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $840, which was still more expensive than the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dublin to Shanghai was considered to be $693 or less. The median price for this route was $834, indicating that about half of the fares were higher than this amount. Fares around $1038 were in the higher range, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai, with a median price of $627. June also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $749. The annual median price for this route was $834, making these months significantly more affordable. August, while listed as a cheapest month, also had the highest median price at $783 when considering the trailing 270 days.

Dublin to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Shanghai

Regular price: €685 - €1,095

Prices for flights from Dublin to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Shanghai is between 685 EUR and 1095 EUR. The current lowest deal is 481 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 6.

now 481 €

Low 685 €

High 1,095 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from 627 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,552 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

926 €

624 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

726 €

533 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

709 €

533 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

808 €

558 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

754 €

558 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Shanghai

Dublin (DUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Etihad Airways

717 €

551 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

801 € → 481 €

40%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

809 € → 530 €

35%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

806 € → 530 €

34%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

804 € → 531 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Dublin - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai, with a median price of $627.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 21h 5m

The average flight time from Dublin to Shanghai is 21 hours and 5 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 1 stopover being the median when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal at $481

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $481 from Dublin to Shanghai, found via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dublin to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport (DUB) is a convenient departure point for flights from Dublin to Shanghai.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~€570

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major international gateway for flights to Shanghai from Dublin.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€570

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,308

$1,371

Save $937

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Dublin to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Dublin to Shanghai

Dublin to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Dublin - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Average flight time is 21h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers a deal at $481

Deals are frequent on this route

Dublin main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Dublin to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Dublin to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Dublin to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Dublin to Shanghai come up?

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Dublin to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Direct flights from Dublin to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dublin to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Shanghai

Dublin - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Average flight time is 21h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers a deal at $481

Deals are frequent on this route

Dublin main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Feb 11

Feb 16

Feb 03

Mar 02

Dec 02

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 12

Oct 21

Oct 12

Oct 21

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Dublin to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Dublin to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Shanghai?