How many flights from Barcelona to Shanghai are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 8.9% of flights from Barcelona to Shanghai are non-stop. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. Therefore, most travelers on this route should anticipate at least one stop during their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Barcelona to Shanghai typically takes approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 9864 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 17 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, with direct options offering a considerably shorter travel experience.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Barcelona to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Barcelona to Shanghai have been observed with frequent regularity. This indicates that travelers have consistent opportunities to find competitive fares for this route. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days suggest that deals are not uncommon. Therefore, it is generally a route where favorable prices appear often.

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Barcelona to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Barcelona to Shanghai, February stands out as the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of just $555. Other cost-effective options include November, with a median fare of $602, and January, where the median fare is $619. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai typically range from $689 to $1383, with a median price of $1084. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 26% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices frequently.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 8.9% of recent fares from Barcelona to Shanghai are for direct flights. For the majority of itineraries that are not direct, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers. This means you should factor in additional travel time for connecting segments.

A typical journey from Barcelona to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 30h 3m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the combined time of all flight segments and layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9864 kilometers between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Shanghai

Regular price: €631 - €987

Prices for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai is between 631 EUR and 987 EUR. The current lowest deal is 506 EUR with Air China, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 24.

now 506 €

Low 631 €

High 987 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $555. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1368. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 555 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,368 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

684 €

517 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

672 €

517 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

716 €

518 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vueling Airlines

771 €

525 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

754 €

551 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

754 €

564 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

1,000 € → 739 €

26%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

991 € → 753 €

24%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

991 € → 763 €

23%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

876 € → 660 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Barcelona - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Barcelona to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1084.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $555.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect long-haul flights

Flights from Barcelona to Shanghai typically take 30h 3m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one airline offering direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Barcelona to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€512

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€512

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~€577

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Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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$2,116

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Shanghai, China

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$2,124

$1,170

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Dec 05

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,293

$2,556

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Dec 17

Shanghai, China

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$4,447

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

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$4,450

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Sep 28

Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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$1,890

$1,042

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Air China

Business Class

From BCN

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Dec 01

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,934

$1,120

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $665. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1308, while booking 60+ days out also resulted in higher average prices of $1152. Planning your trip within the 14-27 day window generally offers the most favorable prices.

A flight from Barcelona to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $689. This threshold represents a historically competitive price point across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $1084, with prices reaching up to $1383 for the higher end of the market. Therefore, aiming for prices around $689 or less indicates a favorable offer.

Based on historical data, February is typically the best month to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai, with a median price of $555. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $602. January, while also being one of the cheaper months with a median of $619, was also observed as the most expensive month in some historical periods. The annual median price for this route is $1084, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Barcelona to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Shanghai

Regular price: €631 - €987

Prices for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai is between 631 EUR and 987 EUR. The current lowest deal is 506 EUR with Air China, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 24.

now 506 €

Low 631 €

High 987 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from 555 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,368 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

684 €

517 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

672 €

517 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

716 €

518 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vueling Airlines

771 €

525 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

754 €

551 €

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Shanghai

Barcelona (BCN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

754 €

564 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

1,000 € → 739 €

26%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

991 € → 753 €

24%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

991 € → 763 €

23%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

876 € → 660 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Barcelona - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Barcelona to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1084.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $555.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect long-haul flights

Flights from Barcelona to Shanghai typically take 30h 3m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one airline offering direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Barcelona to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€512

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€512

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,934

$1,120

Save $814

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Barcelona to Shanghai

Barcelona to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Barcelona - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect long-haul flights

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 13

Dec 06

Dec 05

Oct 28

Nov 13

Nov 03

Dec 05

Dec 17

Dec 18

Sep 28

Sep 27

Dec 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Barcelona to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Barcelona to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai?

How many flights from Barcelona to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Barcelona to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Barcelona

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Barcelona to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai

Barcelona - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect long-haul flights

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 13

Dec 06

Dec 05

Oct 28

Nov 13

Nov 03

Dec 05

Dec 17

Dec 18

Sep 28

Sep 27

Dec 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Barcelona to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Barcelona to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Barcelona to Shanghai?