SHA - BCN

$381 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Barcelona

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Barcelona departing on 5/20. 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 Shanghai to Barcelona, 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 Shanghai to Barcelona, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$785
Overall average: $844
Air China
Mon 4/27Tue 5/5
SHA - BCN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$381
Typical prices: $538-$601
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/20
SHA - BCN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air China
Cheapest • from $785 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 20% price drop
February
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Barcelona (SHA-BCN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Barcelona 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 Shanghai to Barcelona

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 11:55 am
SHA
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BCN
21h 30m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 12:40 pm
BCN
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SHA
22h 45m
2 stops
$785Air China
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 8:35 am
SHA
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BCN
25h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 3:35 pm
BCN
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SHA
20h 35m
1 stop
$831Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
Air China Logo
7:45 pm - 11:55 am
SHA
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BCN
22h 10m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 1:50 pm
BCN
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SHA
23h 55m
2 stops
$842Air China
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 8:35 am
SHA
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BCN
25h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 pm
BCN
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SHA
17h 05m
1 stop
$907Cathay Pacific
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 2:25 pm
SHA
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BCN
22h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 1:15 pm
BCN
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SHA
24h 35m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
16h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 10:00 am
BCN
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SHA
20h 05m
2 stops
$966Air China
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:35 am
SHA
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BCN
25h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 1:15 pm
BCN
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SHA
24h 35m
2 stops
$994Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
15h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 10:55 am
BCN
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SHA
21h 00m
2 stops
$1,059Air China
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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BCN
19h 50m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 3:25 pm
BCN
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SHA
21h 05m
1 stop
$1,086Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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BCN
19h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 am
BCN
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SHA
15h 30m
1 stop
$1,090Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Barcelona flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is December, where tickets cost $667 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,105 and $1,032 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$381
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Shanghai to Barcelona

When to book flights from Shanghai to Barcelona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Barcelona 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 Shanghai to Barcelona flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was $381 for a one-way ticket and $785 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Barcelona?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Barcelona from Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Barcelona?

    When flying out of Shanghai you will be using Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at Barcelona, also known as Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Barcelona?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Barcelona?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Barcelona.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to Barcelona are Emirates and Air China. With an average price for the route of $723 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,127 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Barcelona?

    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 Shanghai to Barcelona.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and BCN 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 Shanghai to Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Barcelona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Barcelona. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Barcelona? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3488 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

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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