Are there direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 5.3% of all available routes. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This data is based on a trailing 90-day analysis of flight availability.

What's the flight time from Madrid to Shanghai?

The typical flight time for a direct journey from Madrid to Shanghai is approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 10,268 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 17 hours and 30 minutes. These durations provide an average expectation for the length of travel on this route.

How much do direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights had a median price of $827, while connecting flights had a median price of $708. This indicates that direct flights were approximately 17% more expensive on average. Direct flights also represented about 5.4% of the total flight options observed.

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Madrid to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Flights from Madrid to Shanghai cover a substantial distance of 10,268 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance typically involves extended journey times and often includes connections.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai, fares typically range from $631 to $1,120, with a median price of $735. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $607. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $627, and February, with a median fare of $630.

When flying from Madrid to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 5.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Madrid to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 21h 45m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common need for at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Shanghai

Regular price: €474 - €795

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Madrid to Shanghai typically range from 474 EUR to 795 EUR. The current lowest deal is 460 EUR with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Feb 21 to Feb 27.

now 460 €

Low 474 €

High 795 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Flights from Madrid to Shanghai are generally lower from January to November. The cheapest month to fly is November, with a median price of $607. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $912.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 607 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 912 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

882 €

674 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

896 €

676 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

896 €

711 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

1,005 €

744 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

675 €

482 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

891 €

655 €

One-way

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

13 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 29

796 € → 571 €

28%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

900 € → 677 €

25%

5 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 5

720 € → 497 €

31%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

900 € → 677 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Madrid - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $460.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 21h 45m

Flights from Madrid to Shanghai typically take 21 hours 45 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 5.3% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights the primary option.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, book when ready

Deals on flights from Madrid to Shanghai appear frequently, so book when convenient.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the most affordable option for flights from Madrid to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€482

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Madrid to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€462

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 ~€475

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$4,214

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $803. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices increase to an average of $987, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $1005. These trends are based on data collected across a trailing 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai is considered to be around $631 or less. The median price for this route was $735. Prices for the route can range higher, with 75% of observed fares being $1120 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Shanghai include November, with a median price of $607, and January, with a median price of $627. February also showed a median price of $630. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $735. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options for travelers.

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Madrid to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Shanghai

Regular price: €474 - €795

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Madrid to Shanghai typically range from 474 EUR to 795 EUR. The current lowest deal is 460 EUR with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Feb 21 to Feb 27.

now 460 €

Low 474 €

High 795 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from 607 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 912 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

882 €

674 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

896 €

676 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

896 €

711 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

1,005 €

744 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

675 €

482 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sichuan Airlines

891 €

655 €

One-way

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

13 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 29

796 € → 571 €

28%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

900 € → 677 €

25%

5 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 5

720 € → 497 €

31%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

900 € → 677 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Madrid - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $460.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 21h 45m

Flights from Madrid to Shanghai typically take 21 hours 45 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 5.3% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights the primary option.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, book when ready

Deals on flights from Madrid to Shanghai appear frequently, so book when convenient.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the most affordable option for flights from Madrid to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€482

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Madrid to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€462

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

$1,918

$1,114

Save $804

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Madrid to Shanghai

Madrid to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Madrid - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 21h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently, book when ready

Madrid 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

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Sep 30

Sep 17

Sep 20

Sep 16

Sep 27

Oct 01

Sep 29

Nov 03

Nov 24

Nov 11

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Madrid to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Madrid to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Madrid to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

What's the flight time from Madrid to Shanghai?

How much do direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Madrid to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

Madrid - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 21h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently, book when ready

Madrid 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

Oct 20

Sep 30

Sep 17

Sep 20

Sep 16

Sep 27

Oct 01

Sep 29

Nov 03

Nov 24

Nov 11

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Madrid to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Madrid to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Madrid to Shanghai?