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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Shanghai? Find the biggest savings on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.514 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 514 €, select.
Shanghai.515 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 515 €, select.
Shanghai.536 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 536 €, select.
Shanghai.538 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 538 €, select.
Shanghai.539 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Finnair and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Dublin on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 539 €, select.
Shanghai.539 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Finnair and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Dublin on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 539 €, select.
Shanghai.541 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 541 €, select.
Shanghai.543 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Finnair and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Dublin on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 543 €, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Shanghai.
Jul
from 514 €
Aug
from 681 €
Sep
from 541 €
Oct
from 536 €
Nov
from 539 €
Dec
from 549 €
Jan
from 539 €
Feb
from 619 €
Mar
from 564 €
Apr
from 597 €
May
from 600 €
Jun
from 600 €

Airports in Shanghai

Compare routes to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 514 €.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually July.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is 514 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 514 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Shanghai in July is around 27°C. The warmest month in Shanghai is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and it usually rains the least in December.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying to Shanghai

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found514 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Currently, 308 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Shanghai. Or you can book a return fare for 514 €.

  • There's no need to keep checking back in when you set a Price Alert for Shanghai tickets. We'll stay on top of it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • To find cheap tickets to Shanghai, book six months in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap Shanghai flights. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your Shanghai plane tickets.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Shanghai.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. See fares for an entire month and find a Shanghai flight that suits your budget and itinerary.

  • If you'd like to experience this city at its liveliest, lock in your flights to Shanghai for April. Holidaying during peak periods typically means more to do and see than at other times of the year.

  • Travel in April if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the quietest time of the year and also when Shanghai plane tickets are often cheaper.

  • With averages between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), August is when Shanghai is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -1ºC (30ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).

Flying to Shanghai: what you need to know

Getting to central Shanghai from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai highlights

  • If you're planning to see the sights after hopping off your flight to Shanghai, make sure these popular attractions are on your itinerary:

    • The Bund Sightseeing Avenue

    • Yu Garden

    • Shanghai Tower

Complete your trip with a Shanghai car hire

After you've found your hotel and cheap flight to Shanghai, consider renting a car. With all the best offers in one place, it's a breeze to compare prices of car rentals in Shanghai and take off in your dream ride.

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