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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from €405

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:05 - 17:05DUB-PVG
38h 00m2 stops
23:05 - 09:25PVG-DUB
17h 20m1 stop
€426Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
12:20 - 17:05DUB-PVG
45h 45m2 stops
23:05 - 20:00PVG-DUB
51h 55m2 stops
€443Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
09:10 - 16:55DUB-PVG
24h 45m1 stop
11:15 - 22:25PVG-DUB
18h 10m1 stop
€552
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
12:00 - 09:50DUB-PVG
14h 50m1 stop
11:05 - 07:00PVG-DUB
26h 55m1 stop
€614Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
05:55 - 09:25DUB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€664KLM
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
08:55 - 09:25DUB-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€681KLM
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Wed, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
06:05 - 09:25DUB-PVG
20h 20m2 stops
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€690
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
06:05 - 09:25DUB-PVG
20h 20m2 stops
11:15 - 08:10PVG-DUB
27h 55m2 stops
€719Air France
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
18:00 - 16:55DUB-PVG
15h 55m1 stop
22:10 - 16:55PVG-DUB
25h 45m1 stop
€1,155Air France
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Sat, 13 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
12:00 - 10:00DUB-SHA
15h 00m1 stop
20:15 - 07:00SHA-DUB
17h 45m1 stop
€2,231Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Wed, 17 Jul

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as €534. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are €740 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, when flights cost €584 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €810.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight price of €112.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Shanghai on KAYAK is from Dublin, which takes 15h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

€405
Flight from Dublin to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    Shanghai is served by 2 major airports. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (15 km) is the closest to the centre of Shanghai and Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km from the centre.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

    Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,318 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,083 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ireland to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Ireland

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
38h 00mDUB-PVG
8/6Sat
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 20mPVG-DUB
€426
29/5Wed
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
45h 45mDUB-PVG
5/6Wed
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
51h 55mPVG-DUB
€443
29/5Wed
1 stop
24h 45mDUB-PVG
5/6Wed
1 stop
18h 10mPVG-DUB
€552
1/6Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
14h 50mDUB-PVG
8/6Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
26h 55mPVG-DUB
€614
13/6Thu
1 stopKLM
20h 30mDUB-PVG
14/7Sun
1 stopKLM
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€664
12/6Wed
1 stopKLM
17h 30mDUB-PVG
14/7Sun
1 stopKLM
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€681
13/6Thu
2 stops
20h 20mDUB-PVG
14/7Sun
1 stop
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€690
13/6Thu
2 stopsAir France
20h 20mDUB-PVG
14/7Sun
2 stopsAir France
27h 55mPVG-DUB
€719
13/7Sat
1 stopAir France
15h 55mDUB-PVG
31/7Wed
1 stopAir France
25h 45mPVG-DUB
€1,155
11/6Tue
1 stopHainan Airlines
15h 00mDUB-SHA
17/7Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 45mSHA-DUB
€2,231

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/8Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
18h 35mDUB-PVG
€405
10/8Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 15mDUB-PVG
€458
10/8Sat
2 stops
23h 00mDUB-PVG
€567
10/8Sat
3 stops
26h 40mDUB-PVG
€603
11/8Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
21h 00mDUB-PVG
€604
9/10Wed
1 stopFinnair
17h 15mDUB-PVG
€1,879
9/10Wed
1 stopFinnair
17h 15mDUB-PVG
€1,885
9/10Wed
2 stops
18h 30mDUB-PVG
€2,724
9/10Wed
2 stops
18h 10mDUB-PVG
€2,811

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Recent domestic flight deals

16/5Thu
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SZX
€290
3/6Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
5/6Wed
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mSHA-SZX
€291
13/5Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
€306
3/7Wed
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
7/7Sun
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 40mSHA-SZX
€510
13/5Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
13h 30mCAN-SHA
17/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
8h 20mSHA-CAN
€536
16/5Thu
multi-stopShandong Airlines
18h 15mSZX-SHA
17/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
12h 30mSHA-SZX
€572
21/6Fri
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 15mCAN-SHA
25/6Tue
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 10mSHA-CAN
€585
13/5Mon
directChina Eastern
2h 20mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
16h 15mPVG-CAN
€683
13/5Mon
multi-stopHainan Airlines
6h 25mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directHainan Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
€980
12/10Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
15/10Tue
multi-stopJuneyao Airlines
22h 55mSHA-SZX
€1,022

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