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$361 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Barcelona - Compare and Save

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 7/21. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$696
Typical prices: $1,262-$1,024
Air China
Thu 7/2Wed 7/15
SHA - BCN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$361
Typical prices: $517-$601
Air China
Tue 7/21
SHA - BCN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $696 (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 $694 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 31m (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

Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 15
Air China Logo
4:35 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
21h 40m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 1:50 pm
BCN
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SHA
19h 20m
1 stop
$696Air China
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 18
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 6:20 pm
SHA
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BCN
16h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 10:55 am
BCN
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SHA
16h 25m
1 stop
$752Air China
Mon, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 25
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
17h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 11:55 am
BCN
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SHA
17h 25m
1 stop
$753Air China
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
Air China Logo
3:25 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
22h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
BCN
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SHA
20h 15m
1 stop
$754Air China
Thu, Jul 23 - Fri, Jul 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:20 pm
BCN
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SHA
32h 35m
3 stops
$944Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 22
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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BCN
18h 50m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 3:20 pm
BCN
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SHA
21h 00m
1 stop
$950Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 15
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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BCN
24h 05m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 7:30 pm
BCN
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SHA
25h 10m
1 stop
$952Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
17h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 9:20 am
BCN
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SHA
30h 45m
3 stops
$961Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 20
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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BCN
23h 05m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 2:25 pm
BCN
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SHA
20h 05m
1 stop
$964Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Fri, Jul 31
Air China Logo
3:25 pm - 8:15 am
SHA
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BCN
22h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 am
BCN
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SHA
15h 30m
1 stop
$977Air China
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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 July.

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 $1,148 and $1,067 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$361
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $361 for a one-way ticket and $696 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 China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to Barcelona are Emirates and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $684 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $827 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3590 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

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.

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.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

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.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

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 flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

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.

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

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.

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