Statistics on Dublin-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Dublin airport is $ 873 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 721 (in may) and $ 1012 (in july), which is a saving of $ 152 or a surplus of $ 140 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $521 to $574 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 43921 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 721, saving $ 152 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 873). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1012).
Flight Dublin-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 571 | $ 903 | fair price |
| February | $ 563 | $ 772 | good price |
| March | $ 500 | $ 722 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 551 | $ 833 | fair price |
| May | $ 484 | $ 721 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 545 | $ 848 | fair price |
| July | $ 727 | $ 1012 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 696 | $ 990 | high price |
| September | $ 578 | $ 904 | fair price |
| October | $ 568 | $ 907 | fair price |
| November | $ 484 | $ 940 | fair price |
| December | $ 620 | $ 917 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Shanghai range from $364 to $1355. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $365 to $417), 1% at the maximum price (from $1303 to $1355). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $521 to $574 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Shanghai flight
There are 15 companies that serve Dublin from Shanghai airport: Qatar Airways, SAS, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Finnair, China Eastern, Swiss and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 43921 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Dublin->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Shanghai flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $132.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Dublin departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $84. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a thursday may cost you an additional $135.
Top prices Dublin-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Shanghai | 03-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 430 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 619 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 622 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 13-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 604 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 14-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with KLM |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 621 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 15-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 11-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Dublin → Shanghai | 23-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Finnair |
When to book your flight Dublin - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 776 $, which is a saving of 97 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (155 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 592 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 871), 4 to 5 months ($ 776), 5 to 6 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 803), 7 to 8 months ($ 608) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 628 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 737), 6 to 7 months ($ 634), 8 to 9 months ($ 646), 9 to 10 months ($ 693) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 568 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 683), 2 to 3 months ($ 661), 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 7 to 8 months ($ 660), 8 to 9 months ($ 670), 9 to 10 months ($ 644) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 760), 4 to 5 months ($ 738), 6 to 7 months ($ 817), 8 to 9 months ($ 786), 9 to 10 months ($ 771), 10 to 11 months ($ 737), 11 to 12 months ($ 791) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 641), 4 to 5 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 709), 9 to 10 months ($ 644), 10 to 11 months ($ 679) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 2 to 3 months ($ 744), 3 to 4 months ($ 774), 4 to 5 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 836), 10 to 11 months ($ 783) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 990), 2 to 3 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 5 to 6 months ($ 963), 7 to 8 months ($ 954), 8 to 9 months ($ 950), 9 to 10 months ($ 957), 10 to 11 months ($ 934) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 844 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 955), 2 to 3 months ($ 919), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 4 to 5 months ($ 979), 7 to 8 months ($ 949), 9 to 10 months ($ 901), 10 to 11 months ($ 852) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 763 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 856), 4 to 5 months ($ 790), 6 to 7 months ($ 830), 7 to 8 months ($ 817), 8 to 9 months ($ 817), 9 to 10 months ($ 774) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 881), 3 to 4 months ($ 817), 4 to 5 months ($ 763), 5 to 6 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 8 to 9 months ($ 784), 9 to 10 months ($ 726), 10 to 11 months ($ 842) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 619 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 851), 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 624), 5 to 6 months ($ 744), 8 to 9 months ($ 816), 9 to 10 months ($ 645) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 888), 3 to 4 months ($ 875), 4 to 5 months ($ 856), 5 to 6 months ($ 744), 7 to 8 months ($ 904), 8 to 9 months ($ 700), 9 to 10 months ($ 811) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Dublin to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 988 $430 to $6390 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1098 $588 to $9029 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 846 $429 to $5233 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 884 $417 to $8503 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 918 $641 to $1583 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 842 $643 to $1554 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 858 $627 to $1424 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1611 $715 to $8198 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 960 $759 to $1095 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 749 $604 to $1383 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 691 $606 to $759 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!