Cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $719
Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai is currently $719
Cheapest one-way flight $424
Hainan 1 stop 32 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Shanghai is currently $424
Last-minute weekend getaway $835
China Southern 1 stop 40 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Shanghai is currently $835
Cheapest business class flights $2,427
Hainan, Brussels Airlines 2 stops 22 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sat, Jun 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai is currently $2,427
Fastest flight 12 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Shanghai takes 12 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $460–760
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $820–1,100

Popular airlines from Madrid to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $780–1,400
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - PVG Every day
  • Air China
    Typical price: $680–1,350
    128 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $972
    Typical price: $940–1,800
    39 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - PVG Every day
  • Air France
    from $962
    Typical price: $940–2,000
    22 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - PVG Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $2,988
    Typical price: $4,100–12,000
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - PVG Every day
  • United
    Typical price: $3,700–5,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid Spain 33 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    València Spain 3 hr 34 min 182 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $460 to $760.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $719. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $424.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $972, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $962, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $2,988, flying from Jul 16 to Aug 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai starts at $719 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $424 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
12 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madrid to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madrid to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 128 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Shanghai are:
  • Lufthansa offers 39 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Air France offers 22 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Air Canada offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • United offers 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madrid and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $719. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $424.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $972, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $962, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $2,988, flying from Jul 16 to Aug 1.
China Eastern flies direct from Madrid to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Shanghai at price $835 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
China Eastern flies direct from Madrid to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai on a daily basis.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madrid and Shanghai start at $2,427 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sat, Jun 20 with Hainan, Brussels Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Shanghai start at $719 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madrid and Shanghai starts at $835 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Shanghai at price $835 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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