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Cheap flights from Ireland to China from £405

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — PVG
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ireland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ireland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£405

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£446

Good round-trip deal

£401 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Ireland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Ireland to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ireland to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Thu 1/512:00DUB - SHA
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 14/520:15SHA - DUB
1 stop17h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/4£405
Wed 30/417:20DUB - PVG
1 stop33h 05mKLM
Tue 20/511:15PVG - DUB
1 stop36h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/4£436
Sun 18/520:45DUB - PVG
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/521:30PVG - DUB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£437
Thu 2/1006:00DUB - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 22/1000:15PVG - DUB
1 stop29h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4£612
Thu 1/512:00DUB - SHA
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/508:10SHA - DUB
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£640
Fri 4/408:35DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 8/411:00PVG - DUB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4£771
Mon 23/612:00DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 26/700:35PVG - DUB
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/4£820
Thu 23/1005:55DUB - PVG
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Fri 31/1000:10PVG - DUB
2 stops24h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/4£831
Sun 27/422:05DUB - PVG
1 stop17h 15mEmirates
Sun 11/500:05PVG - DUB
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/4£858
Wed 25/610:40DUB - PVG
2 stops21h 25mLufthansa
Wed 27/810:55PVG - DUB
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/4£887
Tue 13/509:45DUB - PVG
1 stop25h 25mFinnair
Sat 17/520:50PVG - DUB
1 stop19h 10mFinnair
Deal found 3/4£1,113
Thu 8/508:40DUB - PVG
1 stop16h 00mSWISS
Sun 18/510:10PVG - DUB
1 stop33h 00mSWISS
Deal found 3/4£1,290

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Ireland

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Thu 1/5

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£405

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 30/4

17:20-09:25

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop36h 25m

£436

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 18/5

20:45-09:25

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

21:30-08:15

1 stop17h 45m

£437

DublinShanghai

DUB - SHA

DUBSHA

Dublin

Thu 1/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/5

08:10-22:25

2 stops21h 15m

£640

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Mon 23/6

12:00-16:20

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/7

00:35-13:30

1 stop19h 55m

£820

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Sun 27/4

22:05-22:20

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

00:05-12:15

1 stop19h 10m

£858

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 25/6

10:40-15:05

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/8

10:55-22:15

1 stop18h 20m

£887

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Wed 14/5

06:30-07:55

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

11:00-22:30

1 stop18h 30m

£952

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 13/5

05:55-06:00

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

09:30-16:55

2 stops38h 25m

£1,061

DublinShanghai

DUB - PVG

DUBPVG

Dublin

Tue 13/5

09:45-18:10

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/5

20:50-09:00

1 stop19h 10m

£1,113

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ireland to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ireland to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £558). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 IE to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Ireland to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2025.

When flying from Ireland to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 3 April 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ireland to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £558). Flying from Ireland to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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£338Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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