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Cheapest round-trip
$814
Typical prices: $691-$890
Air China
Sun 11/22Sat 11/28
SHA - BCN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$428
Typical prices: $481-$729
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Tue 9/22
SHA - BCN • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $814 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Shanghai and Barcelona. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $719 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 40m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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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

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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8:55 am - 11:20 pm-
21h 25m
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11:25 am - 9:55 am-
15h 30m
$814Air China
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:30 pm - 7:35 am-
21h 05m
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11:25 am - 1:55 pm-
19h 30m
$817Air China
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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9:30 pm - 7:35 am-
17h 05m
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11:25 am - 10:55 am-
16h 30m
$817Air China
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
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28h 50m
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6:55 pm - 6:10 pm-
17h 15m
$845Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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21h 00m
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12:20 pm - 2:25 pm-
20h 05m
$868Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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28h 40m
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7:00 am - 12:40 pm-
22h 40m
$874Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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8:55 pm - 12:10 am-
34h 15m
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6:20 pm - 4:05 pm-
38h 45m
$889Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
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40h 50m
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5:45 am - 12:15 pm-
23h 30m
$890Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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34h 15m
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7:00 am - 9:55 am-
19h 55m
$890Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
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$891Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing in November.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually cost between $697 and $977 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $814 on Air China (Nov 22-Nov 28).

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 March, where tickets cost $654 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,154 and $1,072 respectively.

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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$428
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was $428 for a one-way ticket and $814 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Barcelona, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $687 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 $967 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3643 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025
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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.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

More space all around is practically essential on long international fights, and Emirates definitely delivers. But food selection and taste was only average. Otherwise, the flight was smooth and the cabin crew service was fine.

I never got to take my flight because kayak constantly changed my flight, sometimes without telling me. I finally called to verify exactly when my flight was scheduled, only to be told my flight was canceled all together. I had less than a month before I was supposed to leave and I was told it would take 20 business days to receive a refund. So I never got to take my trip to Dubai. Kayak is horrible with lousy customer service and I will never book another trip with them every again.

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

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

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.

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

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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.

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.

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.

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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