MAD - SHA

$499 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai departing on 2/15. 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 in flight searches from Madrid to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madrid to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$546
Typical prices: $590-$897
China Southern
Sat 3/28Mon 4/6
MAD - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$499
Typical prices: $335-$479
Cathay Pacific
Sun 2/15
MAD - SHA • 1 stop
Top airlines
China Southern
Cheapest • from $546 (round-trip)
China Eastern
Best reviews • 7.2 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Shanghai (MAD-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Shanghai

Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 6
China Southern Logo
8:30 pm - 9:20 am
MAD
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SHA
29h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 6:30 pm
SHA
-
MAD
33h 40m
1 stop
$546China Southern
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 3:00 pm
MAD
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SHA
15h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:40 am - 11:55 pm
SHA
-
MAD
21h 15m
2 stops
$656Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Air China Logo
12:20 pm - 10:55 am
MAD
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SHA
15h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:40 am - 8:10 pm
SHA
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MAD
17h 30m
1 stop
$663Air China
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 30
Air China Logo
12:20 pm - 1:40 pm
MAD
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SHA
18h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:00 pm
SHA
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MAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$677Air China
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 30
Air China Logo
12:20 pm - 1:25 pm
MAD
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SHA
18h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:00 pm
SHA
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MAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$684Air China
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 18
Air China Logo
12:55 pm - 1:50 pm
MAD
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:00 pm
SHA
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MAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$718Air China
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 11:50 pm
MAD
-
SHA
29h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:00 am
SHA
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MAD
24h 45m
2 stops
$721Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 18
Air China Logo
12:55 pm - 11:55 am
MAD
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SHA
17h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:00 pm
SHA
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MAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$725Air China
Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 6
China Southern Logo
8:30 pm - 10:20 pm
MAD
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SHA
18h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SHA
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MAD
33h 00m
2 stops
$733China Southern
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 30
Air China Logo
12:20 pm - 12:45 pm
MAD
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SHA
17h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 11:30 pm
SHA
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MAD
20h 35m
2 stops
$747Air China
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Shanghai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $531 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $839 and $788 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$499
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $499 for a one-way ticket and $546 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Madrid.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Madrid and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Madrid from Madrid Barajas and will be arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Shanghai, China Eastern or Air China?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Shanghai are China Eastern and Air China. With an average price for the route of $892 and an overall rating of 7.2, China Eastern is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,048 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    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 from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Madrid to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.2
China EasternOverall score based on 191 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.8Crew
6.1Entertainment
6.8Food
7.6Boarding
Airline reviews

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PVG - YVR
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The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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