Are there direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai are relatively uncommon, historically accounting for approximately 1.1% of all flights on this route. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Madrid to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Madrid to Shanghai typically takes about 12 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 10,268 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 19 hours and 0 minutes. This accounts for the additional time involved in layovers.

How often do cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai come up?

Cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai historically come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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Madrid to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Shanghai

The journey from Madrid to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 10,268 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai typically range from $756 to $1,330, with a median price of $1,030. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai, you will find that September stands out with a median fare of $880. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $893. Following these, July presents another relatively affordable option, with a median fare of $940.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections. Only about 1.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai. For the vast majority of itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Madrid to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 12h 50m. While the non-stop flight time is also around 12h 50m, the median connecting journey extends to 22h 40m, reflecting the prevalence of itineraries with multiple stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Shanghai

Regular price: €528 - €1,241

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 528 EUR and 1241 EUR. The current lowest deal is 502 EUR with Sichuan Airlines, for travel from Nov 22 to Nov 24.

now 502 €

Low 528 €

High 1,241 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai is November, with a median price of $870. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1400. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 870 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,400 €

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

602 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

565 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

555 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

555 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

579 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

601 €

598 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

762 € → 649 €

15%

6 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 30

700 € → 589 €

16%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

788 € → 681 €

14%

15 nights

Apr 8 - Apr 23

711 € → 607 €

15%

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 a median of $1030.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $880 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights typically take 22h 40m, while nonstop flights average 12h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sichuan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Sichuan Airlines was found for $502, from November 22-24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Madrid to Shanghai appear frequently.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~€457

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 ~€456

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€496

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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From MAD

Elite

Dec 02

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$2,254

$1,288

Save $966

KLM

Business Class

From MAD

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Feb 17

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,817

$1,122

Save $695

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

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Feb 20

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,816

$1,130

Save $686

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Nov 17

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,108

$1,178

Save $930

Air China

Business Class

From MAD

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Nov 28

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,114

$1,200

Save $914

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Nov 19

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,115

$1,205

Save $910

Air China

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Nov 25

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,120

$1,359

Save $761

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Dec 04

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,346

$1,392

Save $954

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 15

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,185

$1,462

Save $723

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Mar 21

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,983

$1,910

Save $1,073

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Mar 21

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,987

$1,910

Save $1,077

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Mar 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,983

$1,938

Save $1,045

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1030. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1177, while booking 7-13 days out averaged $1199. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $1440 when booking 28-59 days in advance, and $1152 for bookings made 60+ days out, across the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai is considered to be around $756. This threshold represents the lower quartile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $1030, while prices in the upper quartile reached $1330.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Shanghai include September, with a median price of $880, and November, with a median price of $893. July also presented a relatively lower median price of $940. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1030.

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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: €528 - €1,241

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 528 EUR and 1241 EUR. The current lowest deal is 502 EUR with Sichuan Airlines, for travel from Nov 22 to Nov 24.

now 502 €

Low 528 €

High 1,241 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from 870 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,400 €

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

602 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

565 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

555 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

555 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

579 €

598 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Shanghai

Madrid (MAD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

601 €

598 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

762 € → 649 €

15%

6 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 30

700 € → 589 €

16%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

788 € → 681 €

14%

15 nights

Apr 8 - Apr 23

711 € → 607 €

15%

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 a median of $1030.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $880 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights typically take 22h 40m, while nonstop flights average 12h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sichuan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Sichuan Airlines was found for $502, from November 22-24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Madrid to Shanghai appear frequently.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~€457

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 ~€456

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,983

$1,938

Save $1,045

Sichuan 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 September for the best prices

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Sichuan Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Dec 02

Feb 17

Feb 20

Nov 17

Nov 28

Nov 19

Nov 25

Dec 04

Dec 15

Mar 21

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Mar 22

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 often do cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai come up?

Related routes

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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 September for the best prices

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Sichuan Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Dec 02

Feb 17

Feb 20

Nov 17

Nov 28

Nov 19

Nov 25

Dec 04

Dec 15

Mar 21

Mar 21

Mar 22

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?