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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from €468

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 13/6. 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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15:00 - 16:30DUB-PVG
18h 30m1 stop
00:35 - 06:45PVG-DUB
37h 10m1 stop
€786Qatar Airways
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Sat, 20 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
08:15 - 16:30DUB-PVG
25h 15m1 stop
00:35 - 13:30PVG-DUB
19h 55m1 stop
€798Qatar Airways
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Sat, 27 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
08:15 - 16:30DUB-PVG
25h 15m1 stop
00:35 - 13:30PVG-DUB
19h 55m1 stop
€799Qatar Airways
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Sat, 27 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
20:05 - 17:05DUB-PVG
38h 00m2 stops
23:05 - 19:15PVG-DUB
27h 10m2 stops
€826Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, 24 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
17:20 - 09:25DUB-PVG
33h 05m1 stop
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€882
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Sat, 24 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
18:00 - 09:25DUB-PVG
32h 25m2 stops
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€905
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Sat, 24 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
05:55 - 09:25DUB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
11:15 - 08:20PVG-DUB
28h 05m1 stop
€942KLM
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Mon, 22 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
05:55 - 09:25DUB-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
22:10 - 12:35PVG-DUB
21h 25m2 stops
€968KLM
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Mon, 22 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
12:00 - 23:05DUB-SHA
28h 05m1 stop
08:20 - 07:00SHA-DUB
29h 40m1 stop
€982Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 20 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
12:00 - 09:50DUB-PVG
14h 50m1 stop
11:05 - 07:00PVG-DUB
26h 55m1 stop
€1,011Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 20 Jul - Mon, 29 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 €524. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are €744 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 €578 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 €798.

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 €111.

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 42% 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 55m.

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Cheapest flight

€468
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 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 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, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Ireland

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 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.
20/7Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 30mDUB-PVG
28/7Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
37h 10mPVG-DUB
€786
27/7Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 15mDUB-PVG
6/8Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 55mPVG-DUB
€798
27/7Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 15mDUB-PVG
6/8Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 55mPVG-DUB
€799
24/8Sat
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
38h 00mDUB-PVG
30/8Fri
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
27h 10mPVG-DUB
€826
24/8Sat
1 stop
33h 05mDUB-PVG
30/8Fri
1 stop
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€882
24/8Sat
2 stops
32h 25mDUB-PVG
30/8Fri
1 stop
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€905
22/7Mon
1 stopKLM
20h 30mDUB-PVG
29/7Mon
1 stopKLM
28h 05mPVG-DUB
€942
22/7Mon
1 stopKLM
20h 30mDUB-PVG
29/7Mon
2 stopsKLM
21h 25mPVG-DUB
€968
20/7Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
28h 05mDUB-SHA
29/7Mon
1 stopHainan Airlines
29h 40mSHA-DUB
€982
20/7Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
14h 50mDUB-PVG
29/7Mon
1 stopHainan Airlines
26h 55mPVG-DUB
€1,011

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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.
13/6Thu
1 stopHainan Airlines
14h 55mDUB-PVG
€468
13/6Thu
2 stops
21h 50mDUB-PVG
€556
9/10Wed
1 stopFinnair
17h 15mDUB-PVG
€1,885
9/10Wed
2 stops
18h 10mDUB-PVG
€2,801

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Recent domestic flight deals

11/5Sat
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
18/5Sat
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
€289
10/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
€289
13/5Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
€304
11/5Sat
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
14h 05mSHA-DLC
€371
10/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mSHA-SHE
€377
11/5Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mCSX-SHA
12/5Sun
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mSHA-CSX
€547
16/5Thu
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
20/5Mon
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
€583
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 25mPVG-SZX
€602
10/5Fri
directShanghai Airlines
2h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
directShanghai Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SHE
€607
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
4h 15mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 05mSHA-DLC
€633

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