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Cheapest return fare
£521
Typical prices: £442-£566
Air China
Thu 26/11Wed 2/12
MAD - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£368
Typical prices: £329-£479
Cathay Pacific
Mon 16/11
MAD - SHA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Madrid and Shanghai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £1,291 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Shanghai (MAD-SHA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Madrid to Shanghai

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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17:30 - 16:55MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
£521Air China
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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17:30 - 16:55MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
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18:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
19h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
£560Air China
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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17:30 - 16:05MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
£569Air China
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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17:30 - 16:05MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
£571Air China
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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17:30 - 16:05MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
£572Air China
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
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22:30 - 12:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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22:30 - 08:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
41h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£580Cathay Pacific
Thu, 4 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
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22:30 - 12:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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16:35 - 08:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
23h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£581Cathay Pacific
Sat, 6 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
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22:30 - 12:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:35 - 20:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
37h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£582Cathay Pacific
Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar
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22:30 - 12:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:35 - 20:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
37h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£583Cathay Pacific
Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar
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22:30 - 12:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:35 - 20:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
37h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£583Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Madrid to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Madrid usually cost between £462 and £556 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £521 on Air China (26 Nov–2 Dec).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £644 and £630 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to Shanghai

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£368
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Shanghai 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 Madrid to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £368 for a one-way ticket and £521 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

    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 Madrid to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai?

    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 Shanghai from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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