Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Madrid (SHA - MAD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Madrid and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$660	Emirates 1 stop 27 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Madrid is currently $660
Cheapest one-way flight	$389	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 35 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Madrid is currently $389
Last-minute weekend getaway	$756	KLM 1 stop 19 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Madrid is currently $756
Cheapest business class flights	$2,704	Hainan 1 stop 46 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Madrid is currently $2,704

Fastest flight	13 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Madrid takes 13 hr 55 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 Shanghai to Madrid is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–870
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $800–1,100

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Madrid

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $960–1,650

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - MAD Every day
Air China

126 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MAD Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,009

Typical price: $830–1,700

32 weekly connecting flights

PVG - MAD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,275

Typical price: $1,050–2,300

29 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MAD Every day
Hainan

from $923

Typical price: $780–2,300

26 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MAD Every day
Air France

from $1,059

Typical price: $1,000–2,150

22 weekly connecting flights

PVG - MAD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Madrid

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Madrid are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $540 to $870.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $660. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $389.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,009, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,275, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $923, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,059, flying from May 4 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Madrid starts at $660 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $389 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

13 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Madrid.

Madrid is a year-round destination, with more visitors arriving in the warmer months Apr–Oct, though the city tends to empty in Aug when temperatures soar and shops and restaurants may be closed. Major local events include the San Isidro Festival (2 weeks in May), celebrated with parades, street parties and bullfights; and Madrid Pride Week (Jun or Jul). New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja) is celebrated by thousands in the Puerta del Sol square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Madrid.
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 Shanghai to Madrid 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 Shanghai to Madrid.

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

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 126 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Madrid are:

Lufthansa offers 32 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 29 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Hainan offers 26 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Air France offers 22 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Madrid.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $660. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $389.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,009, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,275, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $923, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Madrid is $1,059, flying from May 4 to May 18.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Madrid.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Madrid 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 Shanghai and Madrid at price $756 is offered by KLM from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Madrid.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Madrid 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 Shanghai to Madrid on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Madrid, 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 Shanghai and Madrid start at $2,704 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 16 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Madrid start at $660 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Madrid, 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 Shanghai and Madrid starts at $756 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Madrid at price $756 is offered by KLM from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Madrid, 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.